Recent content by mindgames

Did you ever get to the bottom of your problem? I notice with the Gold Note CD player you are using a Simaudio Moon DAC1 - I've not heard this particular DAC (I have heard many others) but if you do feel you need an external DAC then the perfect suitor would be the Gold Note DAC-7 which is a...

The recent review on the NAD 7050 misses the point completely!!! The whole point of this design is based on a pure digital concept (much like a power dac) where the optimimum sound is based around connecting digital alone in the purist sense. You downgrade the NAD 7050 because it does not...

I would recommend the Beresford Bushmaster - low cost - superb sound. My guess would be that the Duet connected to external DAC will sound better than the oppo - only because I myself still use a Duet and find, as a transport, it works really well for me. And using external DACs allows you to...

Oh and very important - I forgot to add - if you do use an Arcam BB1 DAC which hasn't been played for a long time then you will need to run it in all over again. And if you listen to a BB1 make sure it's been switched on for at least 48 hours before you listen to it - the difference is huge -...

I was researching the Arcam Black Box DAC and came across this thread - referring this DAC as a jewel - well in my opinion - is just plain... CORRECT! The original BB DAC is just plain musical! However bear in mind that I'm not the analytical type - nor do I worry about placing instruments...

You may think you are a rookie but heck you've chosen well for your CD player! I had the opportunity to hear equipment from the Gold Note range at audioflair in London (www.audioflair.co.uk) - and ended up with the Gold Note (Goldenote as it was know then) DAC-7. I've not heard a better DAC for...