Ellisdj review Arcam

[ellisdj]

Each box is about £6k

The dac has a network card to stream from and supports mqa. I have not tried that yet.

I have not tried the memory player either yet.

I did hear a Full ps audio system when i picked these up. Very good

 

[ellisdj]

I have posted up 3 demo videos now for the PS Audio directstream Dac. They should play on all devices.

Birdy - Fast Cars Cover - Live Lounge 2016

Paul Roth Vincent from Pearl Diver

Diana Panton - Hold me Hold me from Pink

I am hoping to get MQA working tomorrow and if I am successful will do a couple of videos for MQA so you can hear whats its like. Fingers crossed its easy

 

[ellisdj]

I got Tidal MQA Masters Working - its works brilliantly in the PerfectWave Dac with the PerfectBridge II

I have done a comparison Video here - demonstrating the benefit of MQA Master Files over normal Streamed Files.

I think its pretty obvious - what do you think?

 

[insider9]

Now you've opened a big can of worms... MQA :biggrin:

Glad I'm not the only one who hears a difference. Although I've put MQA on hold with diy active etc.

Big question is would you be prepared to skip Dirac altogether if you could only listen to MQA?

 

[ellisdj]

in a word no - I cant in this room.

I would need both

 

[ellisdj]

PS Audio DirectStream Dac Review is up

 

[ellisdj]

Short for once Video on the PS Audio DirectStream Memory Player.

First time I have heard DSD from SACD - its much better than CD great format shame it didnt get more popular

 

[Andrewjvt]

Short for once Video on the PS Audio DirectStream Memory Player.

 

First time I have heard DSD from SACD - its much better than CD great format shame it didnt get more popular 

Watched the video
Looks very nice

Question: while making the review videos do your wife and kids poke faces at you?

 

[ellisdj]

They are sound asleep - We only have 2 rooms one is pitch black so I have to wait for the other room to be vacant so I can get in there and set it all up.

Normally shooting at 10pm or later at night why I always look like I am half dead.

Then you have big bright lights shining in your face while your trying to do it

 

[ellisdj]

My latest Video is up

KEF Reference Speakers Review Part 1

I visit KEF and find out more about the Reference range History and then look at the manufacturing - followed by an Interview with their Head of Acoustics.

I think this is the best video I have done yet.

Interested in feedback

 

[insider9]

My latest Video is up

KEF Reference Speakers Review Part 1

I visit KEF and find out more about the Reference range History and then look at the manufacturing - followed by an Interview with their Head of Acoustics.

I think this is the best video I have done yet.

 

Interested in feedback 

Wow, this is like a Top Gear for hifi enthusiasts :biggrin:

Fantastic effort!!! Loved it. I really enjoyed how you relaxed throughout the interview. Could see some tension to start with. Excellent job!

 

[CnoEvil]

My latest Video is up

KEF Reference Speakers Review Part 1

I visit KEF and find out more about the Reference range History and then look at the manufacturing - followed by an Interview with their Head of Acoustics.

I think this is the best video I have done yet.

Interested in feedback

Definitely your best effort to date....and what a coup to get an Interview with Dr. Jack....which you handled very naturally. Good questions, though I see you steered clear of asking his view on cables.....pity, but I understand why.

Having sat through an evening where Kef were present, I'm aware of the attention to detail that goes into the Refs.

 

[plastic penguin]

Blimey. Never realised Ellisdj was Grant Mitchell. *shok*

 

[ellisdj]

I was very nervous and tense - thats my first ever interview and normally I do all the camera work on my own.

Doing it in front of other people is much harder - especially someone you have just met, it was more daunting than I expected but I am really happy with the outcome.

I didnt edit or cut anything out of the interview - only me looking down at some prompt notes I took with me.

Jack didnt prepare or plan his answers they were all natural answers and that helped with the flow I feel and shows his deep understanding of what they are doing. He was also very up front that its a team effort and its not all his credit - he even shared the chocolates I bought him with them lol

 

[ellisdj]

Blimey. Never realised Ellisdj was Grant Mitchell. *shok*

My Uni pals always said I looked like a fat Max Branning

Edit i had a bit more hair then lol

 

[Blacksabbath25]

Ellisdj that's how I felt with the Dali opticon range how you feel with your Kefs

i found out that with the right amplifier I got the very best out of my Dali opticon 8s and the reason for a start I kept changing amplifiers as I knew I was on to a winner with my opticon 8s and was worth the effort to chase for perfection which is what's it all about .

you do not have to spend tons of money you just need the right amplifier to get the very best out of your speakers and I really believe that there has to be a good sonic marriage between amplifier and speakers or your just wasting money and time .

I liked the Kef tour that you did it shows you have passion and believe in the product which is how I feel about the opticon range and Dali them selfs both companies seem to have the same goals in quality and getting the very best out of music which makes a difference to me as a customer and your self .

great work mate I look forward to part 2 *smile*

 

[jonathanRD]

Well done ellisdj, I enjoyed the video and found it really interesting.

I've just been in my listening room with a tape measure to ensure my triangle is within 5mm *yes3*

 

[ellisdj]

Thanks

I know that sounds extreme but when you think about it makes sense as well

 

[Blacksabbath25]

Thanks

I know that sounds extreme but when you think about it makes sense as well

I measure the distance apart and from back wall as well as from side walls but my speakers fire straight head with no toe in as Dali says you get a wider sound image but if you do toe in then the sound image is much more focused to one spot were the listener is sitting .

 

[insider9]

Thanks

I know that sounds extreme but when you think about it makes sense as well

Extreme? Not at all. Differences of 10cm can have a huge impact when it comes to frequency response.

Great tip about measuring in 3dB intervals though. I usually measure at volume in listen at but now I'm interested to see how systems behave when at lower and much higher volumes

 

[ellisdj]

Dr Jack is suggesting to within 5mm i.e perfect

 

[Andrewjvt]

My latest Video is up

KEF Reference Speakers Review Part 1

I visit KEF and find out more about the Reference range History and then look at the manufacturing - followed by an Interview with their Head of Acoustics.

I think this is the best video I have done yet.

 

Interested in feedback 

Anyone interested in kef speakers will love this video.

Only meaningful feedback i can give is that I would have preferred it if you remained barefoot while giving the interview and touring the museum.

 

[plastic penguin]

Those Kef Blades aesthetically wouldn't look out of place in the Tate gallery. Gorgeous.

 

[ellisdj]

Cheers guys yeah made barefoot my thing without even meaning to.
People all seem to notice must be my pasty complexion.

I would like to do more of these types of videos.
I was hoping to do one for the Musical Fidelity Nu Vista amp. Really miss that amp.

Hopefully I can now show the sort of video I would make to manufacturers maybe make them interested to do it.

I really enjoy making them very interesting to do

 

[insider9]

Cheers guys yeah made barefoot my thing without even meaning to.
People all seem to notice must be my pasty complexion.

I would like to do more of these types of videos.
I was hoping to do one for the Musical Fidelity Nu Vista amp. Really miss that amp.

Hopefully I can now show the sort of video I would make to manufacturers maybe make them interested to do it.

I really enjoy making them very interesting to do

If you're doing any more visits like this and need a cameraman give me a shout