If Auralic is closing doors due to a drop in sales because competition is at least as-good, but prices are more reasonable... well, they have poor strategy. Drop the prices too, I would say. Ok, market is not a walk in the park, but... Or, wait... they may cease operations, rename the company, make a product-line restyling, and start selling the same gear at lower prices to stay afloat...?
I am wondering if the T8 will offer a sound improvement over my DMPA6 as I only use that as a streamer . I assume that is the target market for the T8.
None. Just to drain your money into the manufacturer's wallet. Let's get familiar with this simple concept: Data is data. It has no sound.
T8 designed to be connected to an external DAC, separate components, DMP A6 to A10 integrated solution
so why the upgraded linear power supply and a better clock and different output options (coax vs i2s vs aes/ebu)? seriously, not being coy... some say it doesn't matter. some say it does. some can't hear a difference. some can.
The manufacturer simply responding to the ‘audiophile bingo card’, if you look at ASR’s ,measurements of the A6 you will see no power supply noise ( so no need for an ‘upgraded’ power supply) or a ‘better’ clock. Those that perceive a difference simply haven’t compared two units side by side level matched and unsighted. Keith
Hi Steven , your 100% correct , their guys In my area, that use a MAC Mini, M5 , along with bit perfect and actually the dac of your choice we have went back-and-forth let’s say looking for a process of elimination, The Mac mini and Dac combination , works and Sounds excellent, Most likely your question well lie to people go out and buy streamers all in one unit Players , streamers, transport, etc. A very good thought excellent, some folks prefer the all in one unit with the firmware upgrades hopefully taking them for what they may be worth, I have to laugh out loud sometime I’ll go look and listen. The one guy system, beautiful system, and a very attractive room every piece of equipment that you could possibly think of not that that makes his system sound any better perhaps from one to another, but as I view the equipment I see a small Mac mini, perhaps plugged into a dedicated power supply with a few dacs sitting next to it, I would imagine it comes down too just like anything else. It’s a matter of choice your choice not someone else’s opinion, however, best of luck to you in the foreseeable future happy listening, A ton of wasted money sitting out there for Sure, along with world renowned High End Audio experts again, best wishes
In fact, there's no difference between an A6 transport and a T8; the film is postponed to the next episode with (a possible) T10. I haven't heard any, but I'm not a bat.
Bless if you take inside look/view of the above Stated units, their are various changes within the units, electronic components parts, along with layout The T8 , in personal opinion appears somewhat different, I like its design And use of parts somewhat to the better To myself, it has nothing to do with it being more of a dedicated unit naturally with your choice of DAC Implement in following 1 to the other, I couldn’t here any sonic differences Between the 2 , I would certainly believe so i use an A8 , I don’t believe there could be much more left. Open to question in my opinion, I still believe the A8 Is certainly the sweet spot of the bunch just my personal opinion and absolutely has nothing to do with using one , Definitely the best overall value for the money, most folks here agree, however I’m most certain you’ll get several. Opinions But best of luck to you and please have a wonderful week happy listening, ;-)
Once you know how things work, the blatant mantra of the audiophools will become evident. For instance (I always pick this, because... well... because it's sooo stooooopid that really, one cannot bring it to the table) take the I2S interface: It is an interface (a way to connect devices together...) that was meant (and made / makes sense) to be implemented to connect digital audio signal paths ON-BOARD, between CHIPS; short, extremely short paths, some mm, cm at most! Then some clever guy (don't even want to know what his name was - or is...) thought that taking the very initial signal, and feeding the very early components of a different "DAC" with it, could be a better choice. So now we have the digital early-read signal travel along several cm of CABLE. Exposed to a variety of electromagnetic noise. Yet, the majority of uneducated people still believe that this is better than coax (or even optical!!!) or even USB. Hope I gave you the idea. HTH
Absolutely correct on the I2s , Way overrated and as far as I know at this time, there is still No Set standard As per wire configuration Again, as far as my current knowledge and belief, But I will tell you what some folks here are still using along with a recording studio in a major city very close in location Cat cable Throughout as this particular time and my own opinion, I believe they had the transfer of signal pretty well optimized Now I do understand and certainly know at this present time. I honestly don’t believe or know of any manufacturers or companies, that are still employing. This form of connection I have an old Mac Pro book with a fire wire out / in Naturally going to a digital audio converter that will accept that specific cable, Works and sounds wonderful plus it does eliminate a few of the nasties to a certain degree. Believe me in my opinion they’re well on their way to designing the next output cable accommodation. It’s just business, If I were to sell you something that would last indefinitely, I could be assured that I would go out of business With out question, Unless there were some type of service ability that specifically had to be performed and dedicated in intervals Yes, the cat cable was still alive., But not well, but there are a few folks I know of using it naturally with the right equipment that would accommodate and permitted use, but it performs beautifully, In such a way said we are kind of back to square one, but nothing wrong with SPDIF , I have found the kimber ADGL , works exceptionally well, yes it is certainly still available, Although it is no longer the hot topic of the month in other words, it’s old hat,a friend had contacted them approximately a month ago yes it is still ask for. Yes it is still available. Somewhat a little pricey, but you will most likely have it forever. Mine are years old. Still look new and perform well. I have one XLR and one RCA, sorry not a great choice if your system has a bit of a hot top end Works beautifully with tube gear or somewhat of a laid-back top end, No difference in my opinion, but somewhat system dependent, this is also something that is often overlooked. I would suggest trying several transfer or various types of cable. happy listening, enjoy the week ahead….
There is no standard wiring (and IMHO there won't be any) just because it was never meant to be used on a wire. If there is something like an "I2S Committee", I would like them to educate manufacturers and users, and strongly discourage the shame of such a "fashion" connection (BTW - highly prone to EM interference, given the low voltage / current levels involved...)
Biamp300B is right on target. It's just a way to get audiphools spend more money. I am a bit of an audiophool myself and admit it. The salesman at the local retailer sold me many Audioquest cables at barely above cost. He felt that were just snake oil and a marketing scheme to make money. He made many commissions of sales to me and was really honest. He persuaded me to not buy a McIntosh MC462 and sold me a Parasound JC5 at half the price. He was always honest. The only thing with digital cables he recommended to me was to use coax over optical.
Indeed, you've found one of the very few honest ones. About COAX over OPTICAL... I'd have suggested optical, for the benefit of galvanic isolation. BUT I'd still recommend USB if possible. Far higher sample rates handling, totally independent from source clock; hence also jitter-free by definition. Nevertheless, chapeau to the salesman.
Yes, indeed you are very fortunate to find a dealer as such not to be contrary, but that is very rare or extremely rare in nature today to find a dealer as such I believe you found your source. He’s definitely a keeper a very honest gentleman, in all sincerity, I must be honest from buying and selling a bit of equipment throughout the late 80s into the early 90s I was never really a fan of Audioquest I do not mean to be offensive towards anyone or show negative demeanor against their product. This is just personal opinion only however, just as a sidenote. Some folks may agree or perhaps not but I believe that you have been around long enough and perhaps even worked with this in your professional career. or perhaps have had experience with the following⬇️ One of my favorite hook ups that I believe may be still available but only by very special request what I’m referring to is so stated below, the AT&T Glass oppo transfer cables. My experience with them was absolutely wonderful. They’re only major drawback extremely fragile very easily broken. One must pay strict detention in their hook up, especially concerning going around certain degree angles and bends. They really must be arched out or they will indeed break, I know this is somewhat old school, but the ATT glass absolutely worked wonderful very unique, especially in some sonic abilities, I do hear per say In specific areas, they are still available under an exact no return absolutely placement order. They were wonderful cables. I don’t know your particular thoughts, discrepancies or beliefs Audio alchemy had a very similar almost identical way of hook up somewhat nature to the I2s If them serves me correctly, believe it or not I still have one of their old units the pro DTI 32 a very upscale and costly unit and its day. Of course I’m talking in lieu of at least 25+ years ago perhaps as you plainly see I was a big fan of the AT&T cables. It’s a shame they had that one very major drawback very easily broken, which naturally becomes totally Unusable until replaced Yes I broken a few, not cheap , oh it does happen , I really liked the AT&T cables. Oh well , :-( Please have an enjoyable week everyone enjoy the music ✅
Hello gang, There is somewhat of an interesting episode review on YouTube inside of the Eversolo facility/ ZIDOO , I had just came across it clicking around different YouTube sites. I am not aware naturally who may already be aware of this YouTube video listed below⬇️ jays”s iyagi the episode name is as follows I found out how China is making High End Audio super affordable NOTE/ my screen information is showing that this was released one day ago. I still have not watched it and it’s entire. Just figured I’d let you guys know
Yes, USB is a much higher sampling rate. I have both XLR and USB connected to my T8. I use the XLR more and don’t find a big difference with what I play. My salesman left his job so now I buy preowned if I can find what I’m looking for.
