Almonds
Active Member
Hi there everyone,
I don't want to start any fights, I just genuinely want to verify something.
If there's anyone in San Diego I would like to do a challenge between the DAC in the apple airport express and the DAC in the Bluesound node 2. I have both hooked up to some very respectable amplifiers, and some respectable speakers. But, for the challenge, you can bring any amps or speakers you want, or I'll bring the two streamers to you.
I can set up the 2 streamers so they play identical songs simultaneously and all we have to do is switch between AUX and Tuner on the source selector. Everything in the setup will be identical. You won't have to move from your listening position and the volume level and the parts of the song won't change at all.
I don't think I can tell the difference between these two. I went out and bought the bluesound for $540 and got the apple device for $40. I can not tell the difference at all.
This is done with CD quality FLAC on both. Or even with a local WAV file. To me the DACs are completely identical. I would love to see if someone else out there can tell a difference reliably.
I'm sure it will be fun just to test out, but I'll sweeten the deal:
I'll buy drinking and/or smoking materials for the testing, including cigars, scotch, or whatever floats your boat. PBR even.
If you can tell which DAC is playing reliably, let's say 80% or higher on 20 tests, I will give you $200 for your troubles and allowing me to learn something.
Anyone up for a couple hours of fun? My place or yours.
The amplifiers I have available are:
Kenwood model 600
Kenwood KA-9100
Kenwood KA-3500
Dynaco VTA ST120
Yamaha RX-V992
Speakers:
JBL L100
Martin Logan Motion 15
B&W CM1
Cerwin Vega D7
I don't want to start any fights, I just genuinely want to verify something.
If there's anyone in San Diego I would like to do a challenge between the DAC in the apple airport express and the DAC in the Bluesound node 2. I have both hooked up to some very respectable amplifiers, and some respectable speakers. But, for the challenge, you can bring any amps or speakers you want, or I'll bring the two streamers to you.
I can set up the 2 streamers so they play identical songs simultaneously and all we have to do is switch between AUX and Tuner on the source selector. Everything in the setup will be identical. You won't have to move from your listening position and the volume level and the parts of the song won't change at all.
I don't think I can tell the difference between these two. I went out and bought the bluesound for $540 and got the apple device for $40. I can not tell the difference at all.
This is done with CD quality FLAC on both. Or even with a local WAV file. To me the DACs are completely identical. I would love to see if someone else out there can tell a difference reliably.
I'm sure it will be fun just to test out, but I'll sweeten the deal:
I'll buy drinking and/or smoking materials for the testing, including cigars, scotch, or whatever floats your boat. PBR even.
If you can tell which DAC is playing reliably, let's say 80% or higher on 20 tests, I will give you $200 for your troubles and allowing me to learn something.
Anyone up for a couple hours of fun? My place or yours.
The amplifiers I have available are:
Kenwood model 600
Kenwood KA-9100
Kenwood KA-3500
Dynaco VTA ST120
Yamaha RX-V992
Speakers:
JBL L100
Martin Logan Motion 15
B&W CM1
Cerwin Vega D7
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