The Art of Near-field, Desktop listening
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Oh. The picture looks much closer than 9'. Ok, probably not quite near field in that case...to me, at least. But the distance between speakers seems awfully close for a listening spot 9' away. And how close to the rear wall does that sitting position place you? If you have that much room length you should try pulling them 1/3 into the room...if you haven't already. I'd be very interested in hearing the results you get to see if there is any consistency with what I experienced.
davidro
Lunatic Member
Well when you're forced to spend much time there later you may find some fun in that genre. Almost kinky
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mike d
Well-Known Member
Here's a recent shot of my ever-evolving desktop rig:
Featured is a pair of Monitor Audio speakers on DIY filled speaker stands, a 220wpc@8 'doubling-down' Class-D amp, a NuForce uDac & Audio Principe ICs.
I wish I had the same set up...sadly the only piece of gear we have in common is the calculator!:yes:
davidro
Lunatic Member
Ha!
Digital Designs studio monitors ( no longer made )
That's a lovely looking rig....cozy
davidro
Lunatic Member
lol thanks buddy
you may recall how i didn't find the sonic difference between DACs to be less than significant. on this desktop rig, however, the difference is a lot more substantial. i can see why DACs have become a big thing especially among headphone users.
The Audio GD provides more resolution and definition not to mention an improved imaging. Compared to it my old DAC sounds fuzzier and lacking in detail. Quite happy with the new acquisition
you may recall how i didn't find the sonic difference between DACs to be less than significant. on this desktop rig, however, the difference is a lot more substantial. i can see why DACs have become a big thing especially among headphone users.
The Audio GD provides more resolution and definition not to mention an improved imaging. Compared to it my old DAC sounds fuzzier and lacking in detail. Quite happy with the new acquisition
davidro
Lunatic Member
Damn Pete, don't ignite the flame there mate. I shouldn't binge-spend on DACs. I'm supposed to be a vinyl kind of guy right?
I can only agree with the general view them Kingwas make value-for-bang products...Curious to compare this to my MF DAC.
BTW, this DAC runs pretty HOT, as if this was some Class-A stuff!
I can only agree with the general view them Kingwas make value-for-bang products...Curious to compare this to my MF DAC.
BTW, this DAC runs pretty HOT, as if this was some Class-A stuff!
gusgranite
let the words flow
Really enjoying this thread. I moved the big Connies downstairs to make way for a kids play area and now I listen nearfield once the kids are down. Up there with the most focused listening I have ever done.
pete_mac
Super Member
It's certainly worth trying!
Depending upon the exact model, your unit may have a TE7022 or 8022 USB chip. Did you need to install drivers onto your PC? If not, it is the TE7022.
The resulting sound will be warmer, smoother and more veiled than the latest USB32 USB chip which sounds superb (as good as most sub-$1k USB to soffit converters IMHO). A decent external USB to SPDIF converter should elicit a similar improvement in overall sound quality.
