Recent content by greygoose

More air/space/detail at the top, that is exactly what I am missing. I just thought that the Node 2i used as a digital transport into an expensive DAC would be similar to a CD player into the same DAC. I was hoping that the power supply upgrade would improve this aspect but it didn't.

That is the first direct comparison of an owner between the Node 2i and the G1, I was initially sceptical of the broad comparison. I purchased the stock 2i after Christmas and the overall package impressed me especially the user interface app but general presentation was still well short of my...

No quiet an alcohol related story but I remember being on site one day when the Builder beside me took an urgent call from his wife, you could tell something was wrong, he reassured her by saying "it was an accident and it could happen to anyone", then listened again and said "thats great news"...

I also have used a pair of active 50's for the last 8 years, I initially used the pre out of my integrated atc amp, very clean sound. I have ready many threads from owners and quiet a few enjoyed a valve preamp . I then got my hands on a modwright ls36.5 pre amp which is a really good synergy...

For 4k I would be more inclined to go for the rega isis for service and support going into the future. Naim have stopped making cd players so spares for a 555 may become an issue in time. Expensive dac and cheap transport are a valid option (I have a chord qbdHD and Cyrus transport) into active...

I have a qbd76HDSD and I have often felt lost / left behind after investing in the top of the range DAC at the time and then looking on as the "Taps" count was started with the launch of various mojo/ Hugo / TT/ DAVE dac's. I never had the pleasure of listening to all the new alternatives but...

Very informative thread, another curveball, I have a spare ATC integrated amp, I have recently used it after a long rest useint it as a pre amp only and then only the headphone output section, I did not have speakers connected, could this do damage?

Glad you clarified your earlier comment about not being impressed by the D20R. I have had mine for over 4 years now & am very pleased. They are significantly better than the D18 which I had owned previously for 5 years, with more bass & the ribbon tweeter has a very delicate sound. They took a...

I have read the many repliess and it reminded my demo's of listening to all of the above speakers over a long weekend at many dealers. For what is worth my findings were the same as many here: Spendor: Polite and safe sound. Neat: I was waiting to be blown away by the soundstage of the upward...

I wonder if you can upgrade existing units up to the XR Specification?

Lyric and Richer do appear to stock Cyrus but not the XT Signature, journey is long but the shadow of BREXIT looms as I am down south in the republic. Cloney audio in Dublin used to support Cyrus but no longer listed on their website or on the Cyrus map of dealers which has dwindled a lot from...

I did not know about a new Cyrus XR Transport, I take it that is the new flagship model for Cyrus, thanks for the heads up. Is there a big difference between the XR and XT Signature?? I am based in Ireland, I did a quick search last night and there are no dealers left here or in NI from the map...

Does anyone have any experience of the Cyrus XT Signature transport, sound appears to be great, reliability is another matter, I have looked up dealership map and hardly any dealer support left....

Great thread, I have a chord DAC and I have been following many threads and reviews of transports for the last year. CXC pairs well with Chord DAC. Audiolab very well built , sound is again a personal preference and DAC depentent. Moon excellent but very expensive, 10 year warranty does not...

That is a very comprehensive list, I also did not know there was a Jays audio sig dac available. I am also very interested in the Denafrips Avatar transport and Denafrips Terminator plus combination. I think denafrips and Jays audio come from the same stable but at different price points.