FPGA DACs with Rob Watts (Chord)

[Nikhil]

Some interesting points on digital from Rob Watts of Chord

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[muralimmreddy]

Some interesting points on digital from Rob Watts of Chord.

TFS, Benefits mentioned are exactly my observations with trying two FPGA DAc's Linn, Chord recently

Post in thread 'ATC SCM 50 vs JBL Synthesis 4367'

Aug 26, 2024

I am still in dilemma if i need to upgrade my speakers To make it more complicated, i had some experience with various components, now i am wondering if i should fix my sources or speakers for sound signature i am looking. I am appreciating the correct tone & timbre of instruments and transients and holographic presentation the most and of course resolution and clarity.

I am using Harbeth SHL5 (older version) with Mcintosh amps and Lumin X1 as dac and streamer. Many felt nice synergy is there and for me tone is good but never felts anything extraordinary. Harbeths SHL5 are known for...

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[Nikhil]

Benefits mentioned are exactly my observations with trying two FPGA DAc's Linn, Chord recently

Murali take these kinds of videos as data points.
Chord is very well regarded but ultimately you should see how their DACs work in your setup.

I find that not everything is an incremental improvement. Sometimes its just a different flavour.


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[IndianEars]

Some interesting points on digital from Rob Watts of Chord

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Great insights on the importance of Transients... From 4 minutes into the video.

Thanks for sharing.

 

[Nikhil]

Great insights on the importance of Transients... From 4 minutes into the video.

I did find that part very interesting as well.


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