I have had my eye on it for a very long time. Of course I ordered it new from their site and 5 minutes later a used/like new went up on another sales forum....so I may cancel and order the used/like new instead for a pretty significant discount...
That's one smooth sounding dac! Enjoy and let us know how you like it.
I'll let you know how it is! I ordered it direct from Vinshine....but then I ended up buying the used/like-new one. Tried to cancel the Vinshine order so we'll see haha....if not might end up with a discounted Ares II to sell on here
I'll let you know how it is! I ordered it direct from Vinshine....but then I ended up buying the used/like-new one. Tried to cancel the Vinshine order so we'll see haha....if not might end up with a discounted Ares II to sell on here
Nice! I love my Pontus II!
Basically for me, my best records sound better than the high res streamed versions of the same album. So I know if it's a well mastered and pressed record, it'll beat my high res streaming.
I'm following your thought there. Is there a method you decide to buy vs stream?
Nawwwt really. It's more that in many cases I don't keep borderline vinyl that's outdone by the stream. Because what's the point. I suppose down the line when we all live in an arid hellscape and Tidal doesn't exist and all media must be bought using actual humans as payment that I may regret getting rid of the vinyl. But at that point I think I'll have other things to worry about...
For me it really varies. I have a lot of live music and I would much rather listen to a 90 min concert with a digital file that is gapless any day over spreading it out over 2 records. I also have a lot of digital files of good quality vinyl rips, stuff I will probably never be able to afford on vinyl, though the Tone Poets does cut into that.
In short, I bought all my music on CD or MP3 up until 10 years ago, so that’s my main split. I need to consider whether I really want to go back and buy stuff on vinyl again - I did this a wee bit, but I’m now rethinking this. I’m kind of like you - older music on vinyl, newer on stream until it clicks. I need to get a better digital flow though, as I really don’t play much of that stuff.
Speaking of vinyl, did all yours make the journey down under safely?
Ha my physique is not going to bring much value in vinyl.
Welcome to the circus
Most newer albums are streamed for me these days unless the price is really good. Otherwise I’m either downloading or streaming them via Roon/Qobuz. And vinyl budget goes toward older titles or reissues from the usual suspects (AP, MoFi, Intervention, Craft, Impex, etc). I do still love spinning records so I prefer vinyl especially if the mastering/cutting is done by one of the four horsemen— KG/CB/BG/RKS.
All safe, thanks! So far no breakages, all looking good.
So help with the initials Kevin Grey, Bernie Grundman, Boseman and who is RKS?
RKS is Ryan K Smith. Another of the biggies when it comes to vinyl mastering. He seems to be the one that VMP goes to for their ROTM.
