A wishlist of gear to be reviewed by Amir

[Tks]

What do I do with the older one I have tested already? And when is this coming out?

Bossman, please don't, unless you're looking for a little more comedic relief for us, we already got a BAAAD sign about this one.

Taken from the product page:

https://imgur.com/g5A78wk

 

[Juhazi]

I would like to see how PrimaLuna EVO 100 Tube dac measures, with it's tube-clock!
https://primalunablog.com/evo-100-tube-digital-analogue-converter-2/

Warm reviews have been written eg. by http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/primaluna-evo-100-dac/
"The PrimaLuna Evo 100 is an attractive, well-made DAC with powerful dynamics, oodles of detail, and a warm, enjoyable tone. When I listened to it, I focused on the music instead of hi-fi artifacts. At its price, it’s a remarkably good value, and is very highly recommended. If I had $3000 to spend on a DAC, the PrimaLuna Evo 100 would be at the top of my short list. "

and http://highfidelity.pl/@main-928&lang=en
"Generally, it is a close and warm sound, but when needed also offers a proper momentum. It is vibrant and just very nice. It is very palpable and three-dimensional, but the resolution is just OK. Bass control is great, but its mid part is emphasized. "

 

[Cahudson42]

I would like to see how PrimaLuna EVO 100 Tube dac measures, with it's tube-clock!
https://primalunablog.com/evo-100-tube-digital-analogue-converter-2/

Warm reviews have been written eg. by http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/primaluna-evo-100-dac/
"The PrimaLuna Evo 100 is an attractive, well-made DAC with powerful dynamics, oodles of detail, and a warm, enjoyable tone. When I listened to it, I focused on the music instead of hi-fi artifacts. At its price, it’s a remarkably good value, and is very highly recommended. If I had $3000 to spend on a DAC, the PrimaLuna Evo 100 would be at the top of my short list. "

and http://highfidelity.pl/@main-928&lang=en
"Generally, it is a close and warm sound, but when needed also offers a proper momentum. It is vibrant and just very nice. It is very palpable and three-dimensional, but the resolution is just OK. Bass control is great, but its mid part is emphasized. "

Hmmm.. Another $3000 DAC with ' a warm, enjoyable tone.'. This time with tubes..
Does the Dark Side triumph again?

 

[Martin]

1. Pro-Ject Phono Box RS
2. Parasound Halo JC 3+

Unfortunately they are both quite expensive.

Martin

 

[nintendoeats]

I would like to request the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2. I think it might be the best-selling USB audio interface ever, so it would be nice to see some rigorous measurements.

 

[amirm]

I would like to request the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2. I think it might be the best-selling USB audio interface ever, so it would be nice to see some rigorous measurements.

OK, I ordered it....

 

[nintendoeats]

OK, I ordered it....

Talk about full-service! Thanks! I'd have offered to send you mine, but I live in Canada and I have bad experiences (with customs) trying to loan things to people in the states.

 

[Juhazi]

Minidsp has two dsp-headamps - testing?
https://www.minidsp.com/products/plate-amplifiers/il-dsp-headphone-amp is the new dongle, 99 USD
https://www.minidsp.com/products/plate-amplifiers/ha-dsp-headphone-amp

 

[Veri]

Minidsp has two dsp-headamps - testing?
https://www.minidsp.com/products/plate-amplifiers/il-dsp-headphone-amp is the new dongle, 99 USD

CS43130 32bit DAC, 130dB DR, 0.0007%THD, 30mW power

Wow, that is low power output!

 

[Dreyfus]

1. Babyface Pro
2. Sharkoon Gaming DAC Pro S (headphone out and mic-in)
3. Yulong Canary II

Not sure what the international equivalent of the cheapo Sharkoon DAC is. It is pretty hyped in Germany, though.
Some rough measurements: https://www.igorslab.media/sharkoon...ererverstaerker-als-geheimtipp-fuer-kenner/2/

 

[sweetchaos]

Any 2-ch (Stereo) Power Amps.

Here's a list for some ideas below $3000 usd (a-z) (mfg links included):
-Anthem MCA 225 [$2,000 usd]
-Arcam PA240 [$2,000 pounds=$2,631 usd]
-Cambridge Audio Azur 851W [$1,700 usd]
-Emotiva XPA-2 Gen3 [$1,050 usd]
-Emotiva XPA-DR2 [$1,800 usd]
-Integra ADM-20.4 [$400 usd]
-Marantz MM7025 [$800 usd]
-Monoprice Monolith 2 channel [$1,000 usd]
-NAD C 268 [$900 usd]
-NAD C 275BEE [$1,400 usd]
-Onkyo M-5010 [$350 usd]

Wouldn't it be great to see Benchmark AHB2 ($3,000 usd)'s level of performance but for a budget shopper, without going down the path of DIY?

Here's some ideas above $3000 usd (a-z) (mfg links included):
-Anthem P2 [$4,500 usd]
-Cambridge Audio Edge W [$4,000 usd]
-McIntosh MC152 [$5,000 usd]
-McIntosh MC462 [$9,000 usd]
-NAD M22 (v2) [$3,300 usd]
-Rotel Michi S5 [$7,000 usd]

All reviews are appreciated!

 

[ShiZo]

DCS bartok

 

[noobtis]

+1 Sharkoon Gaming DAC Pro S

 

[Darkweb]

Do the Berkeley Alpha DAC Ref 3

 

[ShiZo]

Do the Berkeley Alpha DAC Ref 3

I've never seen a dac with no usb input before.

 

[mocenigo]

I've never seen a dac with no usb input before.

You must be very young!

 

[ShiZo]

30 yo :]

 

[Milesian]

Audioquest Cobalt?

 

[Veri]

Audioquest Cobalt?

There's a bunch here
https://audiophilestyle.com/ca/reviews/objective-audioquest-dragonfly-cobalt-review-r832/

Archimago also reviewed it. It's basically quite mediocre considering its high price.

 

[Milesian]

Thanks. Just sold mine yesterday after replacing with a D50S.