Hi Guys,
I'm not even sure I'll go the DIY route or not, I've never tried any before so if I were to go this route I'd be limited in terms of ability so would need simple kits.
I'm asking here because A.) DIY to a degree may well be the only way to get what I'm looking for and B.) I trust you guys considerably more than the average hearsayer.
My system is currently SBT - Audiolab M-DAC - Croft 25 valve preamp - Event Opals active monitors.
Now the Croft was a major upgrade in my previous system but I removed it from the chain using the volume on the M-DAC and actually preferred the results. This led me to trying Tisbury and Icon Audio passives and I had positive results which I'd previously not have expected based on prior experience in different systems.
My aim is the swap out the M-DAC for the DDDAC 1794 as I'm after a more natural digital source and a suitable passive.
Given the output of the DDDAC 1794 and the input .755 v/rms is 0dBu of my active speakers is there spec wise a passive you think would be particularly suitable, I'm particularly mindful of not losing any sense of dynamics or 'texture' while benefiting from the transparency of a passive. Basically I want it all without compromise, as much as I can.
So something that spec wise fits the bill
Remote controlled volume I'd ideally like
Balanced XLR a bonus but not essential
Nothing outrageously expensive
Sound quality is very important, I'd compromise a touch for a remote function
I really like the idea of the Lightspeed, not sure this has remote though. The Eva 2 perhaps but I really want reassurance on spec and dynamics.
Many thanks.
I'm not even sure I'll go the DIY route or not, I've never tried any before so if I were to go this route I'd be limited in terms of ability so would need simple kits.
I'm asking here because A.) DIY to a degree may well be the only way to get what I'm looking for and B.) I trust you guys considerably more than the average hearsayer.
My system is currently SBT - Audiolab M-DAC - Croft 25 valve preamp - Event Opals active monitors.
Now the Croft was a major upgrade in my previous system but I removed it from the chain using the volume on the M-DAC and actually preferred the results. This led me to trying Tisbury and Icon Audio passives and I had positive results which I'd previously not have expected based on prior experience in different systems.
My aim is the swap out the M-DAC for the DDDAC 1794 as I'm after a more natural digital source and a suitable passive.
Given the output of the DDDAC 1794 and the input .755 v/rms is 0dBu of my active speakers is there spec wise a passive you think would be particularly suitable, I'm particularly mindful of not losing any sense of dynamics or 'texture' while benefiting from the transparency of a passive. Basically I want it all without compromise, as much as I can.
So something that spec wise fits the bill
Remote controlled volume I'd ideally like
Balanced XLR a bonus but not essential
Nothing outrageously expensive
Sound quality is very important, I'd compromise a touch for a remote function
I really like the idea of the Lightspeed, not sure this has remote though. The Eva 2 perhaps but I really want reassurance on spec and dynamics.
Many thanks.