Hearing a superior system - what does one do?

[chebby]

I'd sling the Nait (as good as it is) and get this instead...

http://www.teac-audio.eu/en/products/ai-501da-90193.html

 

[the record spot]

I'd throw in Teac's new DSD-capable device at around £600 too Roger. Can't recall the model number offhand, but it's the latest in the Reference series.

http://www.teac-audio.eu/en/products/ud-501-90205.html

That's the fella - ta Chebby.

 

[lindsayt]

it almost obvious where your issues are

you need to upgrade your source.

your rdac is good for the money, but it cannot be compared with a NDAC.

An upgrade to the OP's source wouldn't do any harm. Yet I bet I can come up with some speakers that will make his rdac / 5i sound better than his mates Superuniti / rega system. Better on good recordings as well as better on poor recordings.

 

[TrevC]

My advice would be to find out the model of the Rega speakers and buy some.

 

[bebelacus]

what if one day you will see somebody else's wife?

 

[steve_1979]

it almost obvious where your issues are

you need to upgrade your source.

your rdac is good for the money, but it cannot be compared with a NDAC.

I disagree.

Changing the DAC will only make a minimal (if any) difference to the sound.

If the OP wants to change to the way his system sounds then he should start by auditioning different amplifier and speaker combinations

 

[cheyworth]

For me the only time I will have a problem with the sound from my system is if I hear a better sound coming from the same kit in a different system!

 

[bluebrazil]

i think the dynos need more power than the 5i can muster, upgrading the dac first wont get the best out of your speakers.

then again you could change your speakers first, but like you i love the dyno sound. its a pity tho that they need a lot of current to get them sounding good at modest volume.

 

[bluebrazil]

back to the original question tho, it doesnt bother me if i hear a better system and mostly its just certain aspects that you notice.

i find it rare to hear a well matched system that does everything well in somebodys home. the nicest i have heard was a modest marantz and tannoy system that just seemed to sound as i like. i guess thats because we all have different ideas of what is a good sound.