Yup, I have much enjoyed the sound of those DCS bits'n'bobs at Shows .... but I must confess that to me they look like cheap Taiwanese trash! :confused:
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Yup, I have much enjoyed the sound of those DCS bits'n'bobs at Shows .... but I must confess that to me they look like cheap Taiwanese trash! :confused:
Upsampling normally does add its own signature like making the sound more lively and upfront than what is, it can suit some music better than others.
Better to have the option of switching it off
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and is only skin deep... To me they sound stunning and look like they do the business. They are very solidly built though and look better in the flesh than in the pictures.Quote:
but I must confess that to me they look like...
They look loads better in the flesh.Quote:
Originally Posted by jandl100
They're for listening to, not looking at anyway :)
Never heard DCS stuff. What sort of sonic signature does it have?
Lefty
'Quality'. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Lefty
Doesn't really have one to be honest, the best word (in my opinion) to describe it is 'complete'. However others may feel differently.
dCS to me is the state of the art where silver disc spinning is concerned. I guess its sonic signature is dynamics, tunefulness, resolution, transparency and tonal neutrality.
I want I want!
Lefty
Lefty/Amar,
There is a catch - it's called upsampling. The Scarlatti uses it and it carries a certain sonic signature when not partnered carefully. Basically upsampling brings dynamics and life to the party. It also brings a superficial sheen to the sound.
Now, harness the dynamic prowess of the combo and the sheen is not noticeable at all. Fail to do that by using syrupy valve amps and wooden ordinary furniture tables instead of QS Ref supports in acrylic and it is initially beguiling but ultimately irritating, especially when the music gets kinda busy and there is a lot of percussion stuff going on. I guess microphony kicked in during busy musical passages; the venerable Scarlatti made a brave fist of it but it still managed to sound rather jangly.