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xirxes replied to the thread Dan Clark Audio EXPANSE Review: Interview, Measurements, Impressions.In comparison the Elite is a warmer set. It’s the Bentley as compared to Bugatti Veyron as Expanse. It doesn’t keep up with the... -
xirxes replied to the thread Dan Clark Audio EXPANSE Review: Interview, Measurements, Impressions.I don’t know how much lifting the Lina DAC is doing in the mix, but the Lina full stack was an absolute flop with Expanse. To my ears...
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xirxes replied to the thread Dan Clark Audio EXPANSE Review: Interview, Measurements, Impressions.I still assert that the best combo I’ve heard out of expanse yet is M17-TT2-AmpsandSound Nautilus. It’s a bit unwieldy/bulky/non...
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I agree. I recently received the expanse to go with my Stealth. The Stealth is great off MScaler/TT2. The Expanse is good off the TT2... -
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I think you summed up well. TT2 is a much better DAC than an amp but as a compact standalone it is unbeatable. As an amp while not class...
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xirxes replied to the thread Dan Clark Audio EXPANSE Review: Interview, Measurements, Impressions.Its better than many standalone amps, but to my taste it is more sterile/clinical without an instantly impressive development of bass...
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xirxes replied to the thread Dan Clark Audio EXPANSE Review: Interview, Measurements, Impressions.If you are talking about that recent video review, no, I don’t experience anything like that lol. I think that reviewer has some...
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xirxes replied to the thread Dan Clark Audio EXPANSE Review: Interview, Measurements, Impressions.Looks like old pink box is back probably talking about noise or distortion in chain again. Shocker.
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xirxes replied to the thread Dan Clark Audio EXPANSE Review: Interview, Measurements, Impressions.I’m using vikingweave 8 lead Fehu. I recommend full copper for expanse, sit needs no additional clarity, but benefits from warmth imo.
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xirxes replied to the thread KG CFA3 headphone amp.Keenly interested in auditioning one of these rare amps. It is my understanding that it may very well take to spot for SS amp on the...
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So I had the chance to pit the Expanse vs the Stealth, and I'm going to say it up front: I'm Team Stealth Yes, I said it, and yes, it's...
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xirxes replied to the thread Dan Clark Audio EXPANSE Review: Interview, Measurements, Impressions.For these reasons I will end up with both to capture, again my personal take, the best in class of closed and open back cans on market...
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I’m still struggling going back and forth between the Stealth and Expanse. With no equalization the Expanse has a giant wall of a...
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xirxes replied to the thread Dan Clark Audio EXPANSE Review: Interview, Measurements, Impressions.Sorry not sorry, definitely thinner sus and bass bloat 1266, and also, I do value your personal opinion, even though it happens to be...
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xirxes replied to the thread Dan Clark Audio EXPANSE Review: Interview, Measurements, Impressions.Lots of chatter on here about expanse comparing to 1266 and Susvara. I found Expanse to not only be on par with these technically...
