
beerandmusic
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But who knows what "jitter" is audible anyway (grin). I still say for my ears, many times hdmi sounds much better than analog out of many/most universal disc players that i have heard. They usually sound more dynamic and better bass, but i guess that just means that the dac in the avr (in my case, i use a marantz sr6013 as a preamp) is better than the dac in the universal disc player regardless of hdmi jitter. I don't argue on these sites much anymore as my hearing has continued to get worse (smile)....seems like not much i throw at my system makes it sound "next level" in my budget anymor
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Gustard a18 vs topping d90
beerandmusic replied to beerandmusic's topic in DAC - Digital to Analog Conversion
Well I got my Gustard A18 and it sounds as good or better than any DAC I have heard, and I am pleased. Most notably is depth and detail especially with native DSD256. -
Gustard a18 vs topping d90
beerandmusic replied to beerandmusic's topic in DAC - Digital to Analog Conversion
how did the qutest compare with your hegel dac? I thought about trying "chord magic" after Davide talks up his mojo so much, but then ran into someone else that had the mojo and said it sounds the same as any other dac he has owned, and has had pretty much same experience as me, hoping for an appreciable upgrade from a dac and never getting one. Qutetst was going to be my last hope...curious if i will hear any real appreciable difference. -
Gustard a18 vs topping d90
beerandmusic replied to beerandmusic's topic in DAC - Digital to Analog Conversion
do you happen to know if the remote allowed you to power off the unit with long-hold, or no way to turn off with remote? -
Post your favorite Youtube performances...
beerandmusic replied to AudioDoctor's topic in General Forum
sorry, i didnt make the video or the cover... -
Post your favorite Youtube performances...
beerandmusic replied to AudioDoctor's topic in General Forum
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Post your favorite Youtube performances...
beerandmusic replied to AudioDoctor's topic in General Forum
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Gustard a18 vs topping d90
beerandmusic replied to beerandmusic's topic in DAC - Digital to Analog Conversion
i got the gustard a18 from them (Apos audio). I am surprised they let you return it after 4 weeks? I understand the gustard a18 is heavier and feels more solid than the d90. -
Gustard a18 vs topping d90
beerandmusic replied to beerandmusic's topic in DAC - Digital to Analog Conversion
i would think so, comparing $700 topping d90 dac to your $2500 dac...that hegel looks nice... i don't think my $500 gustard a18 dac will compare much to your $2500 dac either....but there is always the other side of the fence that believes all dacs that measure well will sound the same....who knows...