Looks like a very capable system, loads of space around the speakers too. Like that.
Couldn't live with that yellow wall though
Looks like a very capable system, loads of space around the speakers too. Like that.
Couldn't live with that yellow wall though
Current Lash Up:
TEAC VRDS 701T > Sony TAE1000ESD > Krell KSA50S > JM Labs Focal Electra 926.
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Eric Bibb
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Had a little change to the system.
Out goes the Bel Canto DAC2.5, and in comes a Bel Canto DAC 3.5mkIIvb & VBS (with Tony @ Coherent systems mods) & Coherent Reference DC cable.
I must say its made quite a difference, and is sounding fantastic.
Some of you will be wondering why i have an extra vbs, thats because my CD2 is powered by a VBL which only has one output,
so had to get the VBS to power the DAC, and it has Tonys modifications
Last edited by Yorkshireman; 11-07-2017 at 08:00. Reason: Straighten picture
fabulous , now all you need is a pre amp !!! .
ou might slip, you might slide, you might
Stumble and fall by the road side
But don't you ever let nobody drag your spirit down
Remember you're walking up to heaven
Don't let nobody turn you around
… Walk with the rich, walk with the poor
Learn from everyone, that's what life is for
And don't you let nobody drag your spirit down
Eric Bibb
Location: Sheffield
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I'm Mark.
I bought one of these for peanuts. It sounds surprisingly good. Decently made too. It even arrived pretty quickly from China. Might tide you over for now.
It is impossible for anything digital to sound analogue, because it isn't analogue!
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I'm Mark.
This maybe a daft question,
but what does a passive pre amp bring to the party ?.
There is no active circuit to modify the signal, the passive pre as far as i can see just adds resistors, and more cable, and connections in the signal path.
It puts less in the signal path than an active pre-amp.
Most are potentiometer based and may offer input selection and volume control. Some just volume control only. There are more complex types that employ stepped attenuators. LDR and TVC examples also exist, although the TVC pre-amps usually offer some gain.
It is impossible for anything digital to sound analogue, because it isn't analogue!
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I'm Mark.
So on a passive pre what is the benefit of having one, than not having one ?.
As without one there is less in the signal path ?.