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• Cambridge CXC comments - Alex F. 18:08:02 08/01/19 (5)
  In Reply to: RE: Music Hall vs. Schiit DAC posted by kitjv on July 26, 2019 at 09:05:41

  I auditioned a Cambridge CXC transport in my music room for about three weeks. Used with my super-smooth Teac UD-503 DAC (which converts a CD transport's digital output to somewhat analog-like DSD), the CXC was a disappointment.
  
  I purchased the CXC after reading a rave review in "What Hi-Fi?" magazine. The transport was far too edgy and harsh in the upper midrange. Brass instruments, especially trumpets, made me wince. I have come across comments by other users having similar experiences in their systems.
  
  A Tascam CD-200 player's transport section was sonically superior (e.g., smooth, neutral, and easygoing on the ears) compared with both the Cambridge and the transport in the Marantz CD6006, which I also tested. The Tascam CD-200, a screaming bargain, has been replaced by the CD-200BT ($300). The CD-200 needed some initial run-in time to sound its best.
  
  I ended up purchasing a pricier (now discontinued) Yamaha CD-N500 that I use as a transport. The Yamaha is very smooth, neutral, extremely detailed, and never fatiguing.
  

  • https://www.amazon.com/Tascam-CD-200BT-Rackmount-Professiona   (Open in New Window)

  
  

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  • CXC Transport - DrN 06:08:18 08/03/19 (3)
    In Reply to: RE: Cambridge CXC comments posted by Alex F. on August 01, 2019 at 18:08:02

    I agree I had a CXC for 2 years (into a Yggdrasil upgraded) and never heard what you are describing. CXC is sensitive to SPDIF cable and needs a good one. Lifatec Optical is nice.
    Since changed to a PS audio PWT transport.
    AES Balanced connection.
    
    Different wires,equipment ears.
    
    

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    • RE: CXC Transport - Alex F. 17:03:14 08/03/19 (2)
      In Reply to: RE: CXC Transport posted by DrN on August 03, 2019 at 06:08:18

      The sonic deficiencies were identical via both optical and coaxial outputs, using AudioQuest cables.
      
      Since some folks experienced the same shortcomings whereas others did not, there is a strong possibility that Cambridge has a quality-control issue.
      
      
      

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      • RE: CXC Transport - Mick Wolfe 09:38:53 08/07/19 (1)
        In Reply to: RE: CXC Transport posted by Alex F. on August 03, 2019 at 17:03:14

        Did you try coax cables from any other manufacturer? Mine ( CXC) was noticeably on the bright side using a Grant Fidelity coax, but my current Oyaide DR-510 yields an excellent balance.
        

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        • RE: CXC Transport - Alex F. 14:35:49 08/07/19 (0)
          In Reply to: RE: CXC Transport posted by Mick Wolfe on August 07, 2019 at 09:38:53

          I briefly used an Acoustic Research Pro-Series coaxial cable. Same result.
          

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  • RE: Cambridge CXC comments - Mick Wolfe 10:04:28 08/02/19 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: Cambridge CXC comments posted by Alex F. on August 01, 2019 at 18:08:02

    I have a CXC and I don't hear any of the issues you mention. But I certainly can't dispute what you're hearing. No one single component is going to be a perfect fit for every system or ear.
    

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• Anyone - so which one, the multibit or the modi3? - Story 03:21:16 07/30/19 (2)
  In Reply to: RE: Music Hall vs. Schiit DAC posted by kitjv on July 26, 2019 at 09:05:41

  They are both the same price, anyone compare or recommend?
  

  
  
  

  
  
  

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  • Hardly the same price.............. - Cut-Throat 05:39:57 07/30/19 (1)
    In Reply to: RE: Anyone - so which one, the multibit or the modi3? posted by Story on July 30, 2019 at 03:21:16

    LOL ......One is $99 and the other is $249...
    
    It's the ID ten T problem.
    

    
    
    

    
    
    

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    • My mistake - Story 06:31:45 07/30/19 (0)
      In Reply to: RE: Hardly the same price.............. posted by Cut-Throat on July 30, 2019 at 05:39:57

      but you don't have to be a nasty ass as usual. I thank you for the correction.
      

      
      
      

      
      
      

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• RE: Music Hall vs. Schiit DAC - knewton 06:17:59 07/29/19 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Music Hall vs. Schiit DAC posted by kitjv on July 26, 2019 at 09:05:41

  If you desire a DAC with a warm, traditionally 'analog' sound then I strongly suggest you consider one of the many NOS (digital filter-less) DACs which are available at a wide range of prices. While NOS can have it's own sonic flaws, analog warmth and ease are not among them.
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• Here's a review of the Schiit Modi Multibit - Feanor 10:47:00 07/26/19 (5)
  In Reply to: RE: Music Hall vs. Schiit DAC posted by kitjv on July 26, 2019 at 09:05:41

  This review from Audio Science Review isn't so good ...
  

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  I love the music of Dmitri Shostakovich ...
  

  • ASR review of Schiit Modi Multibit   (Open in New Window)

  
  

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  • RE: Here's a review of the Schiit Modi Multibit - kitjv 12:03:36 07/26/19 (4)
    In Reply to: RE: Here's a review of the Schiit Modi Multibit posted by Feanor on July 26, 2019 at 10:47:00

    Thank you, Feanor. Though a bit technical for my understanding, the review's conclusions are pauses for concern.
    

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    • RE: Here's a review of the Schiit Modi Multibit - kitjv 09:09:18 07/27/19 (3)
      In Reply to: RE: Here's a review of the Schiit Modi Multibit posted by kitjv on July 26, 2019 at 12:03:36

      After looking at some of the reviews on the Schiit Modi Multibit, I have shifted my attention to the Schiit Modi 3. I am curious if anyone has any thoughts on this DAC. I am looking for a DAC with a warm analog signature that will pair well with the Cambridge Audio CXC transport. Thank you.
      

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      • RE: Here's a review of the Schiit Modi Multibit - Aaron 01 14:19:38 07/29/19 (2)
        In Reply to: RE: Here's a review of the Schiit Modi Multibit posted by kitjv on July 27, 2019 at 09:09:18

        I have a Schiit Modi Multi and it is definitely on a bit of the warmer and analog side of things, not digital sounding at all.
        
        I have since moved the Modi Multi out of my main system, but still own it. I replaced it with a Gungnir Multibit which also is non digital but a bit more resolving and a little more linear and less warm. While I feel the Gungnir is a better DAC, the Mimby is certainly a better value and very easy to listen too. This is why I won't part with it and am keeping it for future use.
        
        Just me opinion tho.
        
        
        

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        • RE: Here's a review of the Schiit Modi Multibit - kitjv 14:56:18 07/29/19 (1)
          In Reply to: RE: Here's a review of the Schiit Modi Multibit posted by Aaron 01 on July 29, 2019 at 14:19:38

          Thank you, Aaron. In fact, I ordered the Modi Multibit today.
          

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          • RE: Here's a review of the Schiit Modi Multibit - Aaron 01 15:37:50 07/30/19 (0)
            In Reply to: RE: Here's a review of the Schiit Modi Multibit posted by kitjv on July 29, 2019 at 14:56:18

            Please post back later and let us know what you think of Mimby after you have had a chance to listen.
            

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