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RE: OT: DDC! I had no idea

I initially bought the Hermes DDC to reclock the USB output from a Bluesound Node streamer. The signal from the Hermes travels via an I2S output to my Laiv Harmony DAC. The sonic improvement in streaming was immediately evident. I experienced the same thing when I ran the COAX output from the TEAC transport to the Hermes. Both sources were much improved: streaming sonics from the relatively cheap Node going thru the DDC and DAC are almost indistinguishable from CDs, but CDs still sound the best to my non-professional ear. The Hermes is a little pricy at $1200, but I like what it's doing in my system. I would characterize the improvements as an increase in midrange clarity and better spatial definition of instruments and singers. Music overall seems more precise with the Hermes in place.


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