Tweakers' Asylum

ESS Sabre Filter Settings

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Duster

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Not really a tweak, but it serves the same function. I find the most favorable setting for reference use is the 'Sharp' setting, while the 'Slow' setting reigns-in the leading edge transients in a manner that can perhaps be considered a signal shaping processor "contour function" of sorts without great impact on the overall tonality, to my ear.

With the 'Slow' setting, the subjective effect is not particularly "less relaxed", but the top-end is less spotlighted so the treble energy seems more subdued in comparison. This finding could contribute to a listener wanting to playback a particular track on the 'Slow" setting in order to have a more immersive soundstage presentation for example; a bit less front row perspective. YMMV

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RE: ESS Sabre Filter Settings - pixelphoto 11:19:46 03/26/17 (3)
Hi Duster. When I got my X12 I must admit I didn't really give much thought to the Sharp and Slow settings; I just left it on the Sharp setting. But your post caught my interest and I began experimenting with the Slow setting. After playing a variety of music I'm very familiar with and switching back and forth between Sharp and Slow settings I can agree with what you found to be true. So now I have another useful tool at hand.

"With the 'Slow' setting, the subjective effect is not particularly "less relaxed", but the top-end is less spotlighted so the treble energy seems more subdued in comparison. This finding could contribute to a listener wanting to playback a particular track on the 'Slow" setting in order to have a more immersive soundstage presentation for example; a bit less front row perspective."

Thank you!
- https://www.shenzhenaudio.com/gustard-dac-x12-es9018-xmos-ba (Open in New Window)
- RE: ESS Sabre Filter Settings - Duster 16:05:23 04/06/17 (2)
  Another interesting finding is that the Sharp vs. Slow settings can be selected based on what make/model digital cable is being used.
  
  With an Illuminati D-60 digital cable, the Sharp setting better optimizes the sonic signature of the cable, while the Slow setting is preferable for an Oyaide DR-510 digital cable.
  
  While both digital cables feature a solid core silver center conductor, the presentations of the two cables are quite different, and the two filter settings can make a great impact for the better.
  - RE: ESS Sabre Filter Settings - pixelphoto 12:45:04 04/09/17 (1)
    I have a Oyaide DR-510 digital cable and three (stranded wire) diy cables I made for digital use. Switching between the four cables I do hear subtle differences when switching from Fast to Slow. The diy cables sound just fine but the Oyaide DR-510 digital cable sounds best at the Slow setting.
    
    Once again I realize everything makes a difference. Its all interconnected.
    - RE: ESS Sabre Filter Settings - Duster 13:47:05 04/21/17 (0)
      Shoot me an email so I can tell you about something, pixelphoto.

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