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This one is the same as SSL 2, $179, only one stereo DAC.

ASIO?

The characteristics of a capacitor can change depending on different factors, for example, how much DC bias the capacitor is subjected to. Removing the capacitor from the circuit and evaluating its quality universally is not 100% accurate. However, the design of the circuit itself can result in...

I do DIY myself, and I use not-so-expensive caps like WIMA or ClarityCap. They are generally well-regarded. I don't believe there is a noticeable difference in sound when compared to way cheaper alternatives, but I also think there might be a chance that there is. In other words, I do it simply...

In other words, there is a possibility that the drivers were working perfectly on the OS in 2018. However, not verifying whether they function correctly on the current OS is nothing short of negligence on Weiss's part, and the phenomenon of sound changing depending on the settings is more...

Even if we completely ignore the unreasonably high price, considering Weiss' brand image, I think this is quite a scandalous outcome. I myself use the DS1 Mk3 Plugin every day, and Weiss' digital technology itself is highly trusted. Whether this converter was originally like this, a malfunction...

It doesn't appear to be explicitly stated anywhere whether Amir could actually hear the sonic degradation with this equipment. However, if he couldn't hear it, there would be no need for him to dispute the term "absolute minimum sonic degradation." In other words, if he has a disagreement with...

Good job. :) No NFB?

I honestly don't know if the distortion level of this equipment is below threshold of human perception, but there are some folks in this forum who blindly believe that equipment is superior the lower its distortion, but that's like saying equipment with a high-frequency range extending to 10MHz...

I actually own a trashy Magnavox tube console, lol. I rarely play it myself, but many guests who come to my house are intrigued and want to listen to its sound. Everyone is often impressed by how good the sound is "for its age". It reproduces the vibes of old music like Chet Baker with the...

People who buy Mid-Century audio equipment are doing so because they want the Mid-Century home audio experience due to nostalgic reasons or their affection for Mid-Century culture, not necessarily because they're seeking high fidelity. I'm honestly surprised that there are uncultured folks who...

Wrong.

I think that when vacuum tube enthusiasts say that vacuum tube amps sound better, they are mostly talking about the transformers, not the tubes themselves. And for amplifiers like this one that don't even have a transformer, they typically don't produce the coloration these enthusiasts expect. :)

You're absolutely right, and I seriously question whether one can truly hear the distortion in this particular equipment. In fact, I think it's highly likely that one can't hear it. However, what I wanted to emphasize, and I hope you read my post carefully, is that when I talk about 'reality'...

I'm not appealing to authority here, and in fact, I'm saying quite the opposite. You're absolutely right in saying that professionals are, after all, just humans. Therefore, there's no reason to believe that music they've mastered will have the perfect balance for everyone universally. And there...

Naturally, in ASR, the evaluation of such equipment might be low. However, when considering the fact that vacuum tube equipment like Manley is frequently used in mixing and mastering to add saturation, we shouldn't dismiss the idea of adding extra saturation to already mastered music sources at...

In the 80’s and 90’s, studio engineers were occasionally seen hanging tissue layers in front of the NS10M tweeter. Judging by this measurement, it seems like a reasonable thing to do (though I don't know how close this speaker is to the original).

When you visit a self-proclaimed "professional" audio forum called GearSpace, you always see this speaker being bashed. But by looking at these measurement values, you can understand what kind of people gather in that professional audio forum...

Some mastering studios aim to master a wide variety of music genres without favoring any specific culture or music genre. It's not surprising that some people prefer a transparent and sterile space that doesn't belong to any particular culture. This is similar to the concept of a white cube in...

I am not Cuckoo Studio, but I will provide my comments as I have been using both the HD600 and NDH30 for over 4 hours a day since September last year. When listening to the HD600 alone, the transient response is absolutely fine. However, when comparing it with the NDH30, the NDH30 is more...