?PWD MKII balanced, rca connections

[medward0]

I'm currently using the I2S connection between my PWT and PWD MKII.

Since I can't help but tweak, I'm curious if anyone has tried different connections between the transport and the DAC.

I'm specifically interested in any experience that y'all have had with the balanced connection specifically and if you think that it is superior in any way to the HDMI connection.

Thanks!

[Vhiner]

Originally Posted by medwardo

I'm currently using the I2S connection between my PWT and PWD MKII.

Since I can't help but tweak, I'm curious if anyone has tried different connections between the transport and the DAC.

I'm specifically interested in any experience that y'all have had with the balanced connection specifically and if you think that it is superior in any way to the HDMI connection.

Thanks!

Try a Shunyata Zitron Python if you have the green. It blows the I2S away. If you can find a Moray James digital cable, it is also much better. The digital lens on the MKII enables the coax input to compete with the I2S connection. No HDMI cable currently sold beats the best coax out there. I've heard any Nordost coax kills any I2S cable out there. I'd experiment since it's so easy to compare on the fly. Make sure all inputs are set to Native X.

Vance

[medward0]

Thanks Vhiner,

I got the Shunyata Zitron Python and oh my...what an improvement over the I2S! Much more detail, more 3D soundstage presentation, and much of the harshness in the treble is gone.

[Vhiner]

Medwardo,

That's great news! Btw, I notice you have the CJ250s. How do you like it and what did you have before?

[Elberoth]

How does the PWD direct to poweramp compares to your CJ pre amps ?

[Vhiner]

I prefer my preamp as opposed to direct to my solid state Classe'. But I've been told a direct to tube amp connection might please me. I'm curious.

[medward0]

Originally Posted by Vhiner

Medwardo,

That's great news! Btw, I notice you have the CJ250s. How do you like it and what did you have before?

Really, really like the amp...muscle, swing, and gobs of detail. Wonderful midrange; bass is good+ and treble is detailed non-fatiguing. Great soundstage and 3d-ness. Easy to listen to and well balanced through the S3s and will rock the house if you ask it to.

Before I had a B&K Reference and prior a Phase Linear 300 II. Both of these were quite good with my old vintage DQ10s, but the CJ 250s really brought the old speakers to life.

[medward0]

Originally Posted by Elberoth

How does the PWD direct to poweramp compares to your CJ pre amps ?

PWD > CJ 250s is very detailed, tight controlled bass. Natural midrange, good to great drive. Rocks and very dynamic. Chamber music and vocals...seems dry to me compared to the CJ Pre in the mix. But rock 'n' roll is great..

PWD > ET3SE pre > CJ 250s in a word: "organic." Bass not as tight as above; overall richer, more natural and with lovely decay. Treble more laid back, but not lacking any detail. Dynamic and will rock if you ask it to. Vocals are wonderful.

My preference is for the latter as I'm keen on that organic thing.