Is Oppo HA-1 still relevant to be used as DAC?

[BDWoody]

Because you're internet bullies? Also 1k posts in less than 1 year, 4k in less than 3 years...I think it's fair to assume you guys lack good social skills.

Yeah...

I think you could use a little break. Maybe you'll do more reading and less proclaiming.

 

[617]

It's actually fascinating how power amplification has become commodified. As an audio guy I thought I'd never see it, but we have 'hifi' amps which use the same boards and in some cases the same power supplies as found in a high end AVR, or plate amplifier for an active monitor, or a live sound amp.

I think Fender uses icePower modules in some of their guitar amps now. icePower, Hypex, Pascal and Purefi have really transformed the amplifier space.

 

[vladc77]

Use the X4700 as you already have it. As stated before by others and backed by hard facts. No audibility/ sound improvements beyond. Posters here claiming otherwise have so far failed to produce any hard evidence to their unlikely claims.

HarmonicTHD, I like x4700 but for some reason Denon PMA 600NE sounds considerably better with KLM Model 5. I prefer PMA 600NE for listening music and use x4700 for other plenty of options this AVR provides. I was impressed with the sound quality improvement that much that decided to learn what else can be done to get even better sound. So, I am coming to a conclusion based on statements left here about building a great hifi audio system that 80% of success comes to speakers, 19.5% to amplifier and 0.5% to DAC. Now, I am just puzzled to comprehend why some proudly spend 3k+ for sophisticated DACs which offer so minimal improvement.

 

[DonR]

As your speakers are 6-ohm nominal with a 4-ohm minimum, is the X4700 set for 4-6ohm loudspeakers?

 

[Trell]

As your speakers are 6-ohm nominal with a 4-ohm minimum, is the X4700 set for 4-6ohm loudspeakers?

If he has done that it could explain his dissatisfaction as this severely limits the power output.

I’ve the 2015 model Denon AVR-X4200W with 4 Ohm speakers in a 5.1 setup that works just fine after all these years in daily use. The impedance switch is set to 8 Ohm but I do have fans on top of the receiver.

 

[vladc77]

As your speakers are 6-ohm nominal with a 4-ohm minimum, is the X4700 set for 4-6ohm loudspeakers?

Sure, I tried 6 ohm setting with KLH Model 5. I also used x4700 with B&W DM603 S2 speakers set to 8 ohm. Sound was OK to my ears until I tried Denon PMA 600NE with KLH Model 5 combo.

 

[A Surfer]

Sure. That's probably why I happen to be... a social worker.

Internet...


Ever heard about Dunning Kruger?

I am also a social worker! No guarantee about the social skills though.

 

[Mhs6631]

Most DACs are better than human hearing so I wouldn't expect any difference.