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I'm Simon.
Thanks Josie.
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I'm Richard.
Yes, I'm talking about the DAC boards. I'm a very happy user of a KALI + Piano 2.1 with a linear PSU which has replaced both a Naim NDAC and the DAC inside a NAD M21. When it's that good, I don't see the need for an outboard DAC. I just wondered whether the new BOSS was a step up again from the two separate boards or whether the KALI + Piano 2.1 was still considered the top of the tree when considering the integrated players.
Rich
Yes, I think I said as much. However, the combined Source/Dac approach is not for everyone, especially those who do not use a preamp. I have several sources (including an Allo Digione) that play into my Caiman SEG and then directly into a power amp. A Kali solution would not work for me.
Geoff
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I'm Richard.
Hi Josie,
What are your impressions of the new BOSS DAC in comparison with the Piano + Kali - IIRC you have tried this combination in the past?
Rich
Hi Richard.
More accuracy, tighter bass and more dynamic. I'd also say a tad more air.
I really like it. I'm using it with the isolator board too which makes another nice step up in performance.
Its certainly worth it IMO.
I have an update which needs finishing. Recently it's really improved, opened up substantially.
Hope that helps
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I'm Richard.
Yes, that helps immensely. Many thanks. I've really been enjoying the Piano + KALI again lately but the improvements you list have pushed me towards an order for the new BOSS. I'm about to pull the trigger on it but I notice that if you've got the isolator board as well, there doesn't seem to be a case that accommodates both the BOSS and the isolator as I guess that makes it a triple stack again as you have with the Piano + KALI and only just having bought a case for my Piano + KALI after all this time, I'd rather buy a case for the new setup from the outset. I'm guessing yours isn't in a case currently?
Also, are you using LIFEPO batteries for the isolator, or are you powering it some other way?
Thanks again..
Rich
Rich
Location: France
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I'm allo.
hey guys,
i will push to release a case for RPI + BOSS v1,2 + Isolator
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