Maverick Audio DAC tour

evan1 · « **Reply #40 on:** 11 Mar 2010, 10:20 pm »

Quote from: Mariusz on 11 Mar 2010, 08:00 pm

Tour list:

mytubes211
evan1/JBTrio (shared)
Ken
shadowlight
ltr317 ( shoot-out)
goldlizsts
and myself - Mariusz

We can do NJ for tour #1
and - NY for tour#2

I am keeping one for myself,
so I am volunteering to be last person on NY list.

As far as remaining order for both tours, I am all ears.

Unit 1 is under test and should be ready tomorrow.
Unit 2 - I will run it for few hours tonight and check all inputs and functions tomorrow. (both units should be ready by Sunday .......maybe earlier)

Cheers
Mariusz

I'm off all next week and can give it a good listen. I can even pick up in Brooklyn

eclein · « **Reply #41 on:** 14 Mar 2010, 04:47 pm »

Depending on how you guys rate this baby...I think its my next upgrade, the price sure is right for all the options it gives you. Let us know when you finally get it fired up your first impressions. Thanks.

mjosef · « **Reply #42 on:** 14 Mar 2010, 06:02 pm »

Yeah, lets all head over to Evan house, hang out all week long...mini-rave festival.

Mariusz · « **Reply #43 on:** 14 Mar 2010, 06:23 pm »

I'm off tomorrow and Tuesday and could drop-off D-1 by Evan's.
(as soon as soaked carpet and water is out of my basement

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P.S

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Those who already send it out - disregard.

Cheers
Mariusz

evan1 · « **Reply #44 on:** 14 Mar 2010, 06:41 pm »

Quote from: Mariusz on 14 Mar 2010, 06:23 pm

I'm off tomorrow and Tuesday and could drop-off D-1 by Evan's.
(as soon as soaked carpet and water is out of my basement )

P.S
Those who already send it out - disregard.

Cheers
Mariusz

Cool

evan1 · « **Reply #45 on:** 14 Mar 2010, 06:43 pm »

Quote from: mjosef on 14 Mar 2010, 06:02 pm

Yeah, lets all head over to Evan house, hang out all week long...mini-rave festival.

memories

Mariusz · « **Reply #46 on:** 14 Mar 2010, 07:00 pm »

Hey Evan

Either Mon. or Tue. as
I am going to audition
some amps in NJ. But waiting
for confirmation from the dealer.

Cheers
Mariusz

evan1 · « **Reply #47 on:** 14 Mar 2010, 07:09 pm »

Quote from: Mariusz on 14 Mar 2010, 07:00 pm

Hey Evan

Either Mon. or Tue. as
I am going to audition
some amps in NJ. But waiting
for confirmation from the dealer.

Cheers
Mariusz

evan1 · « **Reply #48 on:** 15 Mar 2010, 03:52 pm »

Well I guess we can say the tour has officially started. Mariusz has just dopped the D1 off at my house and that's right it's hooked up and playing already.

Build quality is excellent . Nice metal case with some weight to it. Buttons and knobs fell nice and secure.

I hooked this to my SB3 via coax out using a Creative Cable Concepts Black Knight digital cable to the D1 and at first to the regular outputs to my Candela using simple Blue Jeans cable. First impressions off the bat increase in dynamics ,extended highs a litte harsh sounding but still good. Then I realized was not using the tube output. I made the switch and viola the harshness was gone.I only use my SB3 to stream from Rhabsody which is 192k mp3 and was very happy with the sound .For the 1/2 hr of listening so far I have better dynamics ,tighter bass and smooth crisp highs. This so far is far better than the dac in the SB and even then you would be surprised you are not listening to a cd. Good imaging and huge soundstage.

I have not opened the unit up to look inside because it is not mine so no pics. I'm sure you have seen them.

I am listenening to Ben Harper -Fight For Your Mind -MP3 from Rhapsody and it sounds really good. I can't wait to hear what happens when this really breaks in. The only other Dac I have listened to in the same manner is the Pardisea which has a more liquid sound but I don't remember if it was as detailed. Hey I could do an A/B which I might since the Paradisea is just next door.But for the price difference you will not go wrong I will try the usb port and report back later in the week and also let you know of any break in changes.

So far this is a WINNER

evan1 · « **Reply #49 on:** 15 Mar 2010, 04:00 pm »

Drums are very tight on this

evan1 · « **Reply #50 on:** 15 Mar 2010, 04:02 pm »

Does anyone know if Mariusz got this with the upgraded tube?

evan1 · « **Reply #51 on:** 15 Mar 2010, 04:07 pm »

Ooops lied . I forgot I also had the Music Hall 25.2 Dac but sold that after a month. Much less detail and less dynamic.

shadowlight · « **Reply #52 on:** 15 Mar 2010, 04:10 pm »

Quote from: evan1 on 15 Mar 2010, 04:07 pm

Ooops lied . I forgot I also had the Music Hall 25.2 Dac but sold that after a month. Much less detail and less dynamic.

Are you talking about the Music Hall having much less detail and dynamic or the Maverick?

evan1 · « **Reply #53 on:** 15 Mar 2010, 04:16 pm »

Quote from: shadowlight on 15 Mar 2010, 04:10 pm

Are you talking about the Music Hall having much less detail and dynamic or the Maverick?

The Music Hall was less., Don't you rember I got tired of it very quickly. That one reminded me of just placing a tube buffer in the path. The Maverick sounds like the real thing. I can't believe only 200 bucks.You'll see when it's your turn

shadowlight · « **Reply #54 on:** 15 Mar 2010, 04:20 pm »

Thanks Evan. Looking forward to listening to it.

evan1 · « **Reply #55 on:** 15 Mar 2010, 04:26 pm »

Listening to Alice In Chains Unplugged . Great seperation in the instruments.Acoustic guitars to the right, drums dead center and beyond with vocals in the middle

shadowlight · « **Reply #56 on:** 15 Mar 2010, 05:34 pm »

Quote from: srb on 15 Mar 2010, 05:18 pm

I had previously posted that in Reply #29.

Steve

Oops. Deleted my original post.

Mariusz · « **Reply #57 on:** 15 Mar 2010, 06:27 pm »

Hi Even
I'm on the way home with new toys.
Glad you like it.
Tube is stock not the upgrated one.
About 10 hours on the DAC.
Did not try the USB. So your feedback is patiently awaited.

Agree - for the $$$ and features it's hard to beat.

Enjoy

Best
Mariusz

evan1 · « **Reply #58 on:** 15 Mar 2010, 06:30 pm »

Quote from: Mariusz on 15 Mar 2010, 06:27 pm

Hi Even
I'm on the way home with new toys.
Glad you like it.
Tube is stock not the upgrated one.
About 10 hours on the DAC.
Did not try the USB. So your feedback is patiently awaited.

Agree - for the $$$ and features it's hard to beat.

Enjoy

Best
Mariusz

Boy that fast to buy new amps. I got a bridge to sell you with tollbooths.

Mariusz · « **Reply #59 on:** 15 Mar 2010, 07:18 pm »

When it sounds just right - you know it right away.
I call it (amps) X/H.
X- no brand
H- heavy

Mariusz