Just curious if you've tried the system with and without the V-DAC, and if a noticeable difference is present? As mentioned in my previous reply, my system is pretty similar. Music sounds pretty good but I'm looking at the V-DAC to get a better sound from my CD player. Just looking for some insight. Thanks! P.S. MORE VIDEOS!!!!
Actually, my speakers are rather large for such a close field setup, and found that the HRT Streamer DAC sounds better for my current setup. The VDAC produced such a large soundstage (and amazing) sound stage that I ended up having to scoot my chair back to fully enjoy the music.
With the HRT Streamer, it wasn't as wide, but was very detailed and is perfect for close field listening.
I just re-read your original question, and I don't think I actually answered it...hehe. Yes, I've heard my system without the DAC. Here are the most obvious issues without using the VDAC, and using the audio out from my MOBO.
1. serious hiss...even at low levels
2. popping sounds..epecially when using my mouse wheel and other peripherals.
very nice setup, i have a similar setup with the bigger MS-906i speakers run by the NAD 325BEE which inturn is connected to a DACmagic which is then connected to my computer running Foobar2000.
I can't say I've heard of ASIO4ALL before now, so am i right in thinking it's just an audio encoder? and if yes, do you find it's much of an improvement in terms of sound quality over a good lame codec? Chris
Yeah, I think the Mordaunt and NAD configurations have a great sound together. ASIO4ALL sounded a bit better when listening to acoustic, blues and jazz. Funny thing is that I have my VDAC in the living room now, as I've received the HRT Streamer as a gift.
(cont) Since setting it up, I've found that setting the HRT Streamer as the output in foobar, instead of asio, displays a wider and more realistic soundstage, as well as a nice musical shimmer to the overall sound. This is after a 40 hr burn in on the HRT Streamer.
So, for now, asio4all is going to be on the sidelines ;)
I'm building a slightly similar setup with a C326BEE, PSB Alpha B1 (temporary placeholder until I can grab something nicer down the road), and the V-DAC out of my MacBook.
very nice sistem...i like it very much.
geoATB 6 months ago
Hello, Mangamonster. I really liked your equipment. Сould нou tell me, please, what song plays in the second part after Sub Focus - Rock It?
Yours respectfully !
gmatveeva 1 year ago
@gmatveeva deadmau5 & Kaskade - I Remember
vishl01 1 week ago
Just curious if you've tried the system with and without the V-DAC, and if a noticeable difference is present? As mentioned in my previous reply, my system is pretty similar. Music sounds pretty good but I'm looking at the V-DAC to get a better sound from my CD player. Just looking for some insight. Thanks! P.S. MORE VIDEOS!!!!
RevsFan89 2 years ago
Thanks for the comments! :)
Actually, my speakers are rather large for such a close field setup, and found that the HRT Streamer DAC sounds better for my current setup. The VDAC produced such a large soundstage (and amazing) sound stage that I ended up having to scoot my chair back to fully enjoy the music.
With the HRT Streamer, it wasn't as wide, but was very detailed and is perfect for close field listening.
mangamonster 2 years ago
(cont...)
Both DACs are amazing, but the VDAC is a miracle in a little black box. I have it setup in my living room...the sound quality blows everyone away :)
mangamonster 2 years ago
I just re-read your original question, and I don't think I actually answered it...hehe. Yes, I've heard my system without the DAC. Here are the most obvious issues without using the VDAC, and using the audio out from my MOBO.
1. serious hiss...even at low levels
2. popping sounds..epecially when using my mouse wheel and other peripherals.
3. sound is muddy, very little dynamics
4. the nad amp saves it from everything else :)
mangamonster 2 years ago
Perfect!!
Omelya777 2 years ago
very nice setup, i have a similar setup with the bigger MS-906i speakers run by the NAD 325BEE which inturn is connected to a DACmagic which is then connected to my computer running Foobar2000.
I can't say I've heard of ASIO4ALL before now, so am i right in thinking it's just an audio encoder? and if yes, do you find it's much of an improvement in terms of sound quality over a good lame codec? Chris
christopher4636 2 years ago
Yeah, I think the Mordaunt and NAD configurations have a great sound together. ASIO4ALL sounded a bit better when listening to acoustic, blues and jazz. Funny thing is that I have my VDAC in the living room now, as I've received the HRT Streamer as a gift.
mangamonster 2 years ago
(cont) Since setting it up, I've found that setting the HRT Streamer as the output in foobar, instead of asio, displays a wider and more realistic soundstage, as well as a nice musical shimmer to the overall sound. This is after a 40 hr burn in on the HRT Streamer.
So, for now, asio4all is going to be on the sidelines ;)
mangamonster 2 years ago
Beautiful, even if it is mostly IKEA furnished :)
I'm building a slightly similar setup with a C326BEE, PSB Alpha B1 (temporary placeholder until I can grab something nicer down the road), and the V-DAC out of my MacBook.
Love the Deadmau5 track.
RevsFan89 2 years ago
@RevsFan89 Hehe, yeah, gotta love the paper Ikea organizers.
Nice components on your audio build. I'd like to hear the PSB's some day :)
mangamonster 2 years ago