Source, let me help. Innuos Zenith mk3 server. Aqua La Scala tubed [12AT ] DAC.
charles
Since my last post, I made one more tweak, and the Modi 2, in E position, is now world class,
simply amazing. I agree, the standard Modi 2 is crap, but the costs were kept way down.
I inspected the photos of the Aqua and frankly, I am not interested in the tubes (almost as
low of current as a 12AX7 types), and I am not familiar with the quality nor ufd values of
their capacitors. I have also been able to audition the $4k Lampizator and found the Modi 2
to be close, but that was before my last tweak. I would rather stick with what I either design
or modify. So far, ~$600 vs $6,000.
Dan has auditioned my modified Modi 2 and he is amazed as well, and thinking of making it
his reference. Problem is the caps I use have not been available for some time. So we are
checking capacitors to ascertain if there are any that meet my high sonic standards.
So far,
none, but I have a few yet to test.
Dan is running two systems, with LS3/5A, and Harbeth speakers, Pro Musica modified
Luxmans with 8045 output tubes, modified AR SP3 preamplifier, can't remember the other pre etc.
He has been around for decades, so has a lot of experience with what is out there.
Of course, below is a list of my own lab designed, and special listening tested, components that
I use to enjoy. I can also test sources for sonic accuracy as well.
Cheers
steve