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Jimbo
24-09-2019, 06:00
Darko review on the Allo Katana and Shanti PSU.

https://darko.audio/2019/09/allos-katana-player-shanti-power-supply/
mikeyb
24-09-2019, 07:15
Read that yesterday and interesting to read his thoughts regarding the Isolator/no Isolator
Jimbo
24-09-2019, 07:24
Thought it was interesting what was said about using the Isolator and they reflect my own thoughts, I felt when I used it the Boss was better without it?
Bigman80
24-09-2019, 07:34
Thought it was interesting what was said about using the Isolator and they reflect my own thoughts, I felt when I used it the Boss was better without it?Really? Without the isolator?

Not my experience TBH. The Boss is better with in my system. All of that is about to be irrelevant anyway lol
Jimbo
24-09-2019, 08:03
I felt the BOSS lost some of its dynamics and ebullient nature with the Isolator.
Bigman80
24-09-2019, 08:10
I felt the BOSS lost some of its dynamics and ebullient nature with the Isolator."Ebullient" great word!

As we know Jim, what works for one doesn't for another. I am genuinely surprised though.
Jimbo
24-09-2019, 09:22
"Ebullient" great word!

As we know Jim, what works for one doesn't for another. I am genuinely surprised though.

Your right mate , always system dependent and how we perceive the corresponding sound.:)
The Black Adder
24-09-2019, 16:16
I've not tried it with the SHANTI without the isolator.

Might give it a go. But from experience the isolator has always made proven to bring an upgrade in the sound.

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mightymonoped
28-09-2019, 13:57
Just trying the Katana/Shanti without the Isolator.

Have been listening for a couple of hours (speakers, closed/open headphones) and I have to say I’m in no rush to put it back in.

Need to give it some real listening but I have to say I’m agreeing with the Darko view currently.

Initial impressions are that the sound is more transparent, coherent and engaging.

We shall see.


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mightymonoped
30-09-2019, 15:53
I've not tried it with the SHANTI without the isolator.

Might give it a go. But from experience the isolator has always made proven to bring an upgrade in the sound.

Sent from my BBC Microcomputer 32K

I would definitely give it a try Josie. YMMV but I'm finding it more enjoyable all round at the moment. Could be a system synergy thing of course.
Crom
03-10-2019, 22:12
OK...I'll bite ;-)

"All of that is about to be irrelevant anyway"

why?
Jimbo
04-10-2019, 05:23
:popcorn:
Bigman80
04-10-2019, 05:31
OK...I'll bite ;-)

"All of that is about to be irrelevant anyway"

why?


:popcorn:

I have bought a different Pi DAC. Just waiting on it's arrival. No talk of it here though as this is a thread for the very excellent Allo products.
Sherwood
04-10-2019, 05:43
I have bought a different Pi DAC. Just waiting on it's arrival. No talk of it here though as this is a thread for the very excellent Allo products.

I am contemplating buying a new Pi DAC myself. Which one did you go for?

New thread perhaps?
Bigman80
04-10-2019, 05:45
I am contemplating buying a new Pi DAC myself. Which one did you go for?

New thread perhaps?

It'll be in my 'Bigblog' via my trade page, when it arrives. I'll drop you a PM with what I have gone for.
Jimbo
04-10-2019, 05:46
:thumbsup: