REN Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 1 minute ago, Youthman said: "it's not bad" doesn't sound too impressive. LOL If it's not going to be an improvement over what I have now, it's pointless buying it. i am using the xda-1 my nephew has the dc-1 i borrowed it before to compare them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted October 1, 2017 Author Moderators Share Posted October 1, 2017 14 minutes ago, REN said: my nephew has the dc-1 i borrowed it before to compare them Lexicon DC-1? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burninator Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Emotiva PT-100 and MC-700 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 1 hour ago, Youthman said: Lexicon DC-1? Just a Guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted October 1, 2017 Author Moderators Share Posted October 1, 2017 1 minute ago, Tasdom said: Just a Guess Phew! I had Googled DC-1 and it came up with this Lexicon. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadog Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Scott 130. NOs Valves rebuild of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wstrickland1 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 14 hours ago, Youthman said: Yes Man get the optical cable, hook it up that way and carry on. It is going to be so much better. Right now you're using whatever (assume crappy) dac that's built in to the device. It will be a world of improvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted October 2, 2017 Author Moderators Share Posted October 2, 2017 47 minutes ago, wstrickland1 said: Man get the optical cable, hook it up that way and carry on. It is going to be so much better. Right now you're using whatever (assume crappy) dac that's built in to the device. It will be a world of improvement. Thanks Billy. The cable arrives today. Will do some testing tonight. I guess I never really understood that process. So if I'm understanding you correctly, if the Airport Express is connected via an analog RCA cable, the internal DAC of the Airport Express is doing the conversion but if I connect the Airport Express via a digital cable, it sends the data straight through the cable and then the HK does uses it's internal DAC? It sounds similar to how in home theater, sending info as PCM lets the sending device do the processing or as bitstream which lets the receiving device do the processing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbphoto Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Correct. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang_flht Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Vintage C504 McIntosh, very good phono stage 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wstrickland1 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 33 minutes ago, Youthman said: Thanks Billy. The cable arrives today. Will do some testing tonight. I guess I never really understood that process. So if I'm understanding you correctly, if the Airport Express is connected via an analog RCA cable, the internal DAC of the Airport Express is doing the conversion but if I connect the Airport Express via a digital cable, it sends the data straight through the cable and then the HK does uses it's internal DAC? It sounds similar to how in home theater, sending info as PCM lets the sending device do the processing or as bitstream which lets the receiving device do the processing. Yes, you've got it! And the converter is pretty much garbage, at least compared to your amplification and speakers. I mean it's intended for headphone use. Probably a bit thin and noisy. This should be a major improvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REN Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 17 hours ago, Youthman said: Lexicon DC-1? no emotiva DC-1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted October 2, 2017 Author Moderators Share Posted October 2, 2017 Gotcha. That's what Tasdom suggested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted October 2, 2017 Author Moderators Share Posted October 2, 2017 2 hours ago, wstrickland1 said: Yes, you've got it! And the converter is pretty much garbage, at least compared to your amplification and speakers. I mean it's intended for headphone use. What "converter" and "for headphone use" are you referring to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbphoto Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 13 minutes ago, Youthman said: What "converter" and "for headphone use" are you referring to? Apple has crammed a lot of functionality into a $99 Airport Express. One of the things it can do is use its internal DAC to send analog out its 3.5mm headphone jack. It actually does a pretty good job at this. However, you should notice an improvement when you avoid the AE DAC by connecting an optical cable to your HK and using the DAC inside the HK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted October 2, 2017 Author Moderators Share Posted October 2, 2017 Just now, pbphoto said: Apple has crammed a lot of functionality into a $99 Airport Express. One of the things it can do is use its internal DAC to send analog out its 3.5mm headphone jack. Ok, that's for clarifying that. I was confused at what he was referring to since I couldn't imagine plugging in headphones directly to an Airport Express. Kind of defeats the purpose of having a streaming device. 1 minute ago, pbphoto said: However, you should notice an improvement when you avoid the AE DAC by connecting an optical cable to your HK and using the DAC inside the HK. Looking forward to it. Will share what I find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wstrickland1 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 He got it. There is an internal dac to feed the headphone out function. The HK dac will best it by a mile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw1678 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I am using a McIntosh C2500. I swapped out the McIntosh/JJ tubes and I am now running Genelex Gold Lion new production tubes, it was an improvement over the OEM tubes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony J Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Just got my Forte IIs today (crites XO n Tweeters), currently using Peachtree Nova Pre to Peachtree 220 amp. This was moved from another setup I had but may stay w Forte's for now ;].. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai2000 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Preamp section of the McIntosh MA6200 - but with heavily updated parts - now it really sounds good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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