Hydrology Posted April 6, 2021 Author Share Posted April 6, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, Galactic Soap said: Would love to hear your impressions re: the DAVE vs the H390's internal DAC. 2 hours ago, Galactic Soap said: Objection your honor! The original request was genuine in nature! LOL! In truth, genuinely looking forward to hearing Mark's view on what differences, if any, he can hear. I planned on doing a short review in the Review section over the next few days, suffice to say I LOVE this thing! Comparing to the internal DAC of my H390:- The Hegel DAC appeared to have better front to back separation and to some degree, horizontal soundstage was better with the Hegel. In my system the sound goes slightly beyond the edge of the speakers. That's about all I can say as a positive for the Hegel - the detail this thing produces is off the charts. Some say analytical (which implies negativity) - I would say extraordinarily detailed. Instruments hung in the air much better than the Hegel. Now, for me, not as "analogue" sounding as, say, a dCS Bartok, so it will boil down to what you're trying to achieve in your system. As a very active vinyl enthusiast, I found the DAVE took my digital system further away from my vinyl setup, which I liked, as it gave me a bigger difference between the two and a better appreciation of both. I also had the Atlas Asimi LUXE RCA cable (with GRUN) to play with and this seemed to restore some of that front to back separation that was lacking with the stock cables in the initial testing. All of the above was from the sweet spot - I found after the changes were made and I sat at the kitchen table which is another 2 metres back from the listening position, all of the things that sounded "better" with the Hegel were now gone and the DAVE system was far far far better, with a more expansive soundstage. I hated having to box it up last night - might take the Bartok home next long weekend for a comparitive session! Edited April 6, 2021 by Hydrology 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jventer Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 psycho acoustics Joking - enjoy the journey, and thank you very much for sharing. I have learned a lot via your posts and love your photos. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray H Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 @Hydrology Have you heard the TT2 v the Dave ? Could that be an option ? Also sounds like the 390 DAC isn’t that bad. I’ve been reading a bit about the Hegel DAC 30, seems like a pretty good performer also in a similar $ range to the TT2. I don’t know if I envy you or feel sorry for you having access to all that amazing gear. Although I guess you get to know what the best products are for you at all price ranges so takes all the guess work out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrology Posted April 6, 2021 Author Share Posted April 6, 2021 29 minutes ago, Ray H said: @Hydrology Have you heard the TT2 v the Dave ? Could that be an option ? Also sounds like the 390 DAC isn’t that bad. I’ve been reading a bit about the Hegel DAC 30, seems like a pretty good performer also in a similar $ range to the TT2. I don’t know if I envy you or feel sorry for you having access to all that amazing gear. Although I guess you get to know what the best products are for you at all price ranges so takes all the guess work out. I have a TT2 here which I might try out at home over the weekend. Trouble is, even if I think it's great in the system, the audiophile tragic in me would want the MScaler too, so from a price perspective I'm almost up to a DAVE anyhow. Believe it or not I don't take too much stuff home to try - I hate having to bring it back! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrology Posted May 20, 2021 Author Share Posted May 20, 2021 A new edition to the museum.... 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caminperth Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 15 hours ago, Hydrology said: A new edition to the museum.... Sooo good! I'm quite jealous right now - had one of these as a kid and always regretted not keeping it. If you get bored of it let me know! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrology Posted June 13, 2021 Author Share Posted June 13, 2021 This weekend's toy..... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunno77 Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 If be very interested in your thoughts on this one. If/when they offer the Organik upgrade for my Akurate I will be placing my order 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hydrology Posted June 23, 2021 Author Share Posted June 23, 2021 On 13/06/2021 at 5:52 PM, Bunno77 said: If be very interested in your thoughts on this one. If/when they offer the Organik upgrade for my Akurate I will be placing my order In a word - INCREDIBLE. The insight and detail was outstanding but not at the detriment of being analytical. Rounded with great front to back separation. I also reckon I lost a kilo just by getting up off the chair and touching it - it truly is a piece of art in the visual and audio sense. I didnt want to give it back... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunno77 Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 @Hydrology thank you very much. Looks like I'll do the upgrade if it's offered 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrology Posted December 5, 2021 Author Share Posted December 5, 2021 New network switch in the mix - Waversa WSmartHub3.0 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrology Posted January 12, 2022 Author Share Posted January 12, 2022 No, thank YOU Mr. Holter!!! New H590, replacing the H390... 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Brix Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Beast.....mesathinkin the H590 canna fit in the shelf where the H390 was? Looking forward to some drool worthy photos in the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrology Posted January 12, 2022 Author Share Posted January 12, 2022 4 minutes ago, 2Brix said: Beast.....mesathinkin the H590 canna fit in the shelf where the H390 was? Looking forward to some drool worthy photos in the near future. I made it fit...pictures to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrology Posted January 15, 2022 Author Share Posted January 15, 2022 System update So, Hegel H590 in the system (replacing H390). Bassocontinuo DSD decouplers under the Elysian spikes. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrology Posted February 25, 2022 Author Share Posted February 25, 2022 Little addition to the hifi - stands about 12" tall and very solid (present from the missus for our 7 year anniversary) 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cazzesman Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 My wife did something similar at Xmas. It's the thought that counts. Regards Cazzesman 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hydrology Posted March 12, 2022 Author Share Posted March 12, 2022 My muso needed a friend so say hello to Mozart! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazzzy Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 1 hour ago, Hydrology said: My muso needed a friend so say hello to Mozart! I am getting tired of drooling over your speakers. When will you be needing an upgrade and getting rid of them at a ridiculous discount? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrology Posted March 12, 2022 Author Share Posted March 12, 2022 5 minutes ago, Hazzzy said: I am getting tired of drooling over your speakers. When will you be needing an upgrade and getting rid of them at a ridiculous discount? Hahaha! As soon as I can afford a pair of Sasha DAW !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrology Posted April 11, 2022 Author Share Posted April 11, 2022 Decided to go down the rabbit hole... Linn LP12 (as old as me) with Grace 707 arm and Supex SD900IV MC cart. Sounds divine. Have replacement lid and Trampolin on order. Then Karousel. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrology Posted April 12, 2022 Author Share Posted April 12, 2022 Few more pics 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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