jp11801 Posted October 31, 2009 Author Report Posted October 31, 2009 Nums, is there anything included with the DSP license that is useful for the DAC or is it ONLY applicable for the ADC? the DSP contains mostly EQ and amp modeling so for your purpose you can skip it most likely unless you want to apply EQ to the out put.
The Monkey Posted October 31, 2009 Report Posted October 31, 2009 FWIW, I have corresponded a few times with Metric Halo support, and they are really quick to respond and also really nice.
VPI Posted October 31, 2009 Report Posted October 31, 2009 Did you buy one? I was just reading the manual and thinking how very well written it was for a piece of pro audio gear. I might have to run to Sam Ash to get some temporary cables for this thing and try it out this weekend.
Augsburger Posted November 1, 2009 Report Posted November 1, 2009 Not yet. What are you waiting for? It's been what a month since your last hit/purchase. I'll buy mine when you buy yours.................
The Monkey Posted November 1, 2009 Report Posted November 1, 2009 No comparisons with the Ayre yet? No. Please get to work on it asap.
VPI Posted November 2, 2009 Report Posted November 2, 2009 Okay I got the thing out of the box and I am working to set it up. I assume I will use the basic mixer or do I need to do a custom mixer to set it up for firewire input, analog out and aes/ebu pass through? I will keep digging through but if someone has an easy answer I would appreciate it.
Voltron Posted November 2, 2009 Report Posted November 2, 2009 Okay I got the thing out of the box and I am working to set it up. I assume I will use the basic mixer or do I need to do a custom mixer to set it up for firewire input, analog out and aes/ebu pass through? I will keep digging through but if someone has an easy answer I would appreciate it. PM JP#s
VPI Posted November 2, 2009 Report Posted November 2, 2009 John helped me set it up and I am listening to it through Mac Mini>Amarra>ULN-2>Cheap TRS-XLR cable>Toole Audio M^3> HD-800s. No comparisons until I get it on the big system but the sound is excellent out of the box.
jp11801 Posted November 2, 2009 Author Report Posted November 2, 2009 It is a good idea to mute the first mix strip in the panel as that is your analog input. Now if we can get EQ setting we can make custom tape eqs to use.
Hopstretch Posted November 23, 2009 Report Posted November 23, 2009 Can we piggyback some ULN-8/Amarra 4 discussion on here? Just saw this nice write-up on the above versus some other current fave DACs. Amarra 4, Ayre & Bryston | Computer Audiophile
n_maher Posted November 23, 2009 Report Posted November 23, 2009 While my pedestrian audio budget will never be able to afford any of the Dacses mentioned in that review it is shocking how similar their impressions of the Bryston are compared to what I heard in NYC at the recent meet.
digger945 Posted November 23, 2009 Report Posted November 23, 2009 Can we piggyback some ULN-8/Amarra 4 discussion on here? Just saw this nice write-up on the above versus some other current fave DACs. Amarra 4, Ayre & Bryston | Computer Audiophile Nice short read. Basically the same as CA's Chris Connaker's opinion. Like to read similar review's with the DAC2 thrown in.
aardvark baguette Posted November 23, 2009 Report Posted November 23, 2009 As of right now, my tax return is either going to the ULN-8/Amarra 4, or a TTVJ 307A. Decisions, decisions.
Dusty Chalk Posted November 23, 2009 Report Posted November 23, 2009 Well, since the ULN-8 probably won't be FOTM any more by then, I'd go with the TTVJ.
aardvark baguette Posted November 24, 2009 Report Posted November 24, 2009 when does that come up for sale?
The Monkey Posted November 24, 2009 Report Posted November 24, 2009 While my pedestrian audio budget will never be able to afford any of the Dacses mentioned in that review it is shocking how similar their impressions of the Bryston are compared to what I heard in NYC at the recent meet. I guess, but the Bryston is hardly mentioned, which is a comment itself a suppose.
jp11801 Posted November 24, 2009 Author Report Posted November 24, 2009 at some point Al and I need to compare the sonic studio 302 (ULN-2) to the Amarra 4 (ULN-. While I think the 8 will best the 2 in all areas I think it might be shades or grey as opposed to black and white. I am looking for a reason thought to go ULN-8 at some point. I get the apprehension for those that will use it just as a dac but for those with vinyl these make really nice phono pre amps and can also serve as a system pre amp.
VPI Posted November 24, 2009 Report Posted November 24, 2009 I got to spend a little bit of time comparing the two and I am now very tempted to upgrade. The ULN-8 would appear to me to be a very special DAC. Although there is the Berkley Alpha that I want to buy also. Need to sell a few of the losers off to fund some more purchases. This DAC stuff is way too difficult.
Voltron Posted November 24, 2009 Report Posted November 24, 2009 I have to think the ULN-8 is something special because I already spent top dollar for mine in the guise of the Amarra Model 4. Not telling you to skip the comparison with the Alpha DAC, but I think the Model 4 was definitely the superior and better sounding DAC and does tons of stuff the Alpha doesn't do. This weekend we should be able to at least start the 302 vs. 4 throw-down. Let's get ready to rumble!
jp11801 Posted November 24, 2009 Author Report Posted November 24, 2009 I'd love to do a two song vinyl transfer comparing the two as well to see how the ADC compares as well. Let's see if I sell the Sonic 302, one bicycle, a guitar, my HF2s and went on ramen for a few weeks I think I could swing it.
The Monkey Posted November 24, 2009 Report Posted November 24, 2009 I got to spend a little bit of time comparing the two and I am now very tempted to upgrade. The ULN-8 would appear to me to be a very special DAC. Although there is the Berkley Alpha that I want to buy also. Need to sell a few of the losers off to fund some more purchases. This DAC stuff is way too difficult. Does this mean the PS Audio is getting the boot?
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