Rerurn to Romy the Cat's Site
In the Forum: Didital Things
In the Thread: Recording options: Pacific Microsonics vs. Lavry Gold.
Post Subject: A preference for...Posted by jessie.dazzle on: 10/14/2007
I listened to the samples letting them loop several times, both directly from my computer (via a pretty good set of headphones), and then on my main system (Mac computer > external drive > Cosecant USB DAC > pre amp > power amps > horns)... I drew the same conclusions regardless of the playback hardware.
DAC 1 :
• Upper mid range is going "white" (both before and after the audible click and subsequent shift in the file)
• Lower mid correct but without texture (like a very nice blond lady)
• LF heavy and thick (touch of reverb?)
• Though I'm not sure, I am inclined to say something like "I am annoyed by a lack of coherency in timing between the upper and lower frequencies ranges".
DAC 2 :
• The terms "Cozy" and "wooly" come to mind.
• Centered on mid frequencies - I would even say very centered - A sort of inoffensive "old radio" sound.
Conclusion :
To be certain, I would want to hear the same material processed via both DACs. However, with the given samples, there is no question that I prefer DAC 2... If its sound could be "opened up" a bit, I would like it even more.
jd*Rerurn to Romy the Cat's Site