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Vivaldi stack recycling time!
dCS has just announced the release of Vivaldi 2.0.
New, updated Vivaldi from dCS! "Major" (???) improvements are reported. Does that mean the version 1.0 is no longer listenable? MSRP on the new stack is $114,996. |
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To be able to hear the difference you will need incredible speakers, pre and amplifiers.... This is a whole different level. Wonder how many the sell a year.......?
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My dealer tells me that it's mostly a software update save for one piece of optional hardware - a network card for the upsampler to stream spotify, Tidal etc.
Only piece of software available now is for the DAC. Others including the hardware card will become available after Munich.
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Source 1 - Bergmann Sleipner + Benz Micro LP-S + ARC ref phono 10 (should have done this ages ago) Source 2 - Avid Acutus SP reference + Thales Reference tone arm + Benz Micro LPS (DS Audio Master 1 broken tip repaired but cost me USD2k. Still having issues - channel imbalance - back to dealer. However, channel issues not withstanding, sounded very very nice. Need to get it back soonest) Source 3 - DCS Vivaldi + Antelope reference clock or Cybershaft Op18 (not floating my boat so far) Source 5 - ROON ROCK with Aurender W20 as NAS & 2 units of SOTM switch with 10M input (the new frontier but still cannot beat CD for now) - ROON endpoint - Vivaldi upsampler Amplification - Naim Statement Speakers - ProAc Carbon 8 + JL FM113 x2 (replacement purchased - Stella Utopia EVO but due to lockdown, could be a year's wait) Purepower 2000 x 2 (&$@#% but sounds nice) Shunyata Denali X 2 |
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I just received the Version 2.0 software. Hope to install in my DAC this weekend. I also have an amp upgrade to install so unfortunately I will not be able to distinguish what is causing any improvement. Good problem to have.
Cincy
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Cincy,
My dealer recommends Map 1 filter 5. Told me I won't regret to give it a try.
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Source 1 - Bergmann Sleipner + Benz Micro LP-S + ARC ref phono 10 (should have done this ages ago) Source 2 - Avid Acutus SP reference + Thales Reference tone arm + Benz Micro LPS (DS Audio Master 1 broken tip repaired but cost me USD2k. Still having issues - channel imbalance - back to dealer. However, channel issues not withstanding, sounded very very nice. Need to get it back soonest) Source 3 - DCS Vivaldi + Antelope reference clock or Cybershaft Op18 (not floating my boat so far) Source 5 - ROON ROCK with Aurender W20 as NAS & 2 units of SOTM switch with 10M input (the new frontier but still cannot beat CD for now) - ROON endpoint - Vivaldi upsampler Amplification - Naim Statement Speakers - ProAc Carbon 8 + JL FM113 x2 (replacement purchased - Stella Utopia EVO but due to lockdown, could be a year's wait) Purepower 2000 x 2 (&$@#% but sounds nice) Shunyata Denali X 2 Last edited by joeling; 04-19-2016 at 09:01 AM. |
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Quote:
Cincy
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MSB Select II DAC MSB M500 Monoblocks Magico M3 Speakers Magico Q-Sub 15 Subwoofers (2) Transparent Opus Gen5 speaker cables and Interconnects PS Audio P20 regenerator Roon file management |
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DSD filter 5 or PCM filter 5?
I have my up sampler convert to DSD so am curious.
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System: Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon/DPC-6v2, Defender, Anaconda /Sigma power cords and interconnects, Linn LP12, Ayre P-5xe, dCS Vivaldi full stack, Ayre KX-R Twenty, Ayre MX-R Twenty, Wilson Alexia Series 2 Speakers |
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I have listened to all 3 mappers. MAP 1 has a very analog and smooth sound, very much like vintage tube gear but without its drawback. Resolution is enhanced. There is a lot more details. MAP 2 is like to original 1.2 firmware, detailed and sharp image. In some systems, it can sound harsh and too HiFi. MAP 3 is between MAP1 and MAP 2. If you find MAP 1 a little too lay back and soft, this is the MAP you need. At present, I use MAP3. It has the best of both worlds. |
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Well I also upsample to DSD & I agree Map 1 is what TLi described
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Source 1 - Bergmann Sleipner + Benz Micro LP-S + ARC ref phono 10 (should have done this ages ago) Source 2 - Avid Acutus SP reference + Thales Reference tone arm + Benz Micro LPS (DS Audio Master 1 broken tip repaired but cost me USD2k. Still having issues - channel imbalance - back to dealer. However, channel issues not withstanding, sounded very very nice. Need to get it back soonest) Source 3 - DCS Vivaldi + Antelope reference clock or Cybershaft Op18 (not floating my boat so far) Source 5 - ROON ROCK with Aurender W20 as NAS & 2 units of SOTM switch with 10M input (the new frontier but still cannot beat CD for now) - ROON endpoint - Vivaldi upsampler Amplification - Naim Statement Speakers - ProAc Carbon 8 + JL FM113 x2 (replacement purchased - Stella Utopia EVO but due to lockdown, could be a year's wait) Purepower 2000 x 2 (&$@#% but sounds nice) Shunyata Denali X 2 |
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I have the full stack and have the upsampler convert to DSD. Been using Map 1 Filter 5 at the DAC, and am thoroughly impressed with the update - it's got such a nice, natural sound. I haven't yet tried Map 3...but am quite happy with the DAC update. The transport and upsampler update are apparently forthcoming.
I'll have to admit I don't play around with the filters as much as I should - but I played a few things last night using Map 1 Filter 5, and couldn't get up from my listening chair - impressed with the upgrade. I need to read the updated DAC manual I guess, to catch all the information.
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System: Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon/DPC-6v2, Defender, Anaconda /Sigma power cords and interconnects, Linn LP12, Ayre P-5xe, dCS Vivaldi full stack, Ayre KX-R Twenty, Ayre MX-R Twenty, Wilson Alexia Series 2 Speakers |
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