Mert - did you have a chance to compare Acrolink PC to Shunyata Anaconda or other quality cords ?

elberoth2 February 23, 2010 18:37

Let us know what do you think about the U-Clock. In my system the change was neglible - not worth the money for sure. I'm also running my Puccini direct, bypassing ARC Ref 3 preamp.

elberoth2 February 12, 2009 00:40

I was running Anaconda, but then changed to the latest, top of the range AudioQuest WEL Signature which was seemed to ba a better match for dCS.

I will borrow Puccini again, this time from the distributor, for a longer trial.

PS. I'm rynning ARC Ref 110, not Pass pwr amp.

elberoth2 September 14, 2008 20:46

Mert,

I just brouht dCS Puccini home. It is trully spectacular ! You can forget about the DP-700. Puccini is much better sounding IMO.

BTW - you should try its variable out. It is seriously good. In many ways I prefer Puccini direct to amp over my ARC Ref 3 preamp.

I also borrowed a Dartzeel amp. It works with the Sophias really well. Try it if you can.

elberoth2 September 12, 2008 17:36

Who knows, it may sound better. You will not know before you try.

elberoth2 August 10, 2008 22:22

Mert,

Did you try running the Puccini direct ?

elberoth2 August 09, 2008 12:07

How does the Puccini compare to Accu DP-78 ?

elberoth2 May 11, 2008 20:48

You can get cardas RCA->XLR adaptors, or you can get a ARC Balanced Line Driver - I have seen one for sale not too long time ago for $500 or so on AgoN. Both will work.

elberoth2 April 10, 2008 01:56

You can still perfectly integrate your stereo setup with HT, provided that the Meridain has pre-outs for front speakers.

Then you can get rid of ALL 3 speakers you hang on the wall (including the center chanel, since in your setup you can choose a phantom center channel and get away without one).

I used to have system like that.

I used a HT processor, which feed a subwoofer and rear chanels through a separate power amp, and the fronts through my stereo setup.

elberoth2 April 06, 2008 00:13

Why don´t you use HT pass feature in your Boulder pre and have the Boulder / Pass / Wilson combo serve as fronts for HT ?

You could get rid of the HT speakers and enjoy much better sound quality at the same time. A win-win situation for me.

I used to run my old system like that.

elberoth2 April 04, 2008 22:45

My dealer told me thet there is shortage in DP-700 supply. He only got two units, and next ones are scheduled for late April !

elberoth2 February 22, 2008 00:56

Mert - I have DP-700 at home right now. It sounds considerably better than the DP-78, which is no slutch either ! You should audition it yourself if you like the Accuphase house sound.

elberoth2 February 21, 2008 01:34

Funny thing Mert - I remember when I once told you, that the preamp section of MF integrated you were using is nowhere near as good as a dedicated pre. You didn't agree with me and yet ... you soon bought the Pass pre.

I told you the - good move, wrong pre. You did not agree with (again), but soon replaced it with Boulder.

Then I told you than MF DAC/CTD combination is medicore - you did not agree with me (as always) and yet ... very soon you changed it for a similarly priced Accu CDP.

So this time I'm gonna tell you nothing - hopefully that will allow you to stop changing the gaer and start enjoying the music. j/k

BTW - Accu 550 is a very good amp. I have had it at home. I think it may be a side move though - it will not give you the slam, dynamics and resoluton oy your current setup. It should sound much more natural though - it is on the warm side of neutral.

elberoth2 September 20, 2007 22:18