Apologies to those of you who have already helpfully contributed to a thread on the same topic, that I posted late one night with a rather obtuse "Subject". I'm hoping this more obvious title might attract the attention of some others.
Is there anyone out there happily using a Cyrus 8 DAC or 8 Qx DAC (amplifier/DAC combos) with Spendor A5s? I currently have a Cyrus 8 Qx DAC on loan, in place of my Roksan Kandy LIII, and am finding the combination exceedlingly harsh sounding. Very revealing, but not easy listening. I don't know how much running in time the Cyrus has had; maybe it will get less harsh sounding with time. ??
I am considering replacing the Kandy with an amp with built in DAC; the Cyrus was an obvious one to consider since I have a Cyrus CD8 SE. Others have suggested the Leema Pulse III. How does this compare with the Leema Elements amp with DAC option? What other recommendations can people make to go with the Spendors.
Is there anyone out there happily using a Cyrus 8 DAC or 8 Qx DAC (amplifier/DAC combos) with Spendor A5s? I currently have a Cyrus 8 Qx DAC on loan, in place of my Roksan Kandy LIII, and am finding the combination exceedlingly harsh sounding. Very revealing, but not easy listening. I don't know how much running in time the Cyrus has had; maybe it will get less harsh sounding with time. ??
I am considering replacing the Kandy with an amp with built in DAC; the Cyrus was an obvious one to consider since I have a Cyrus CD8 SE. Others have suggested the Leema Pulse III. How does this compare with the Leema Elements amp with DAC option? What other recommendations can people make to go with the Spendors.