Chord dave vs. PS Audio DirectStream? by John Darko January 16, 2019, 18:04 PS AudioDirect Stream vs Chord DAVE? The thirst for comparative data no doubt stems from both DACs’ use of an internal FPGA instead of an off-the-shelf DAC chip to handle data marshalling and upsampling as well as decode preparation and execution. It is not hard to audition these DACs in Melbourne and this is your best way to work out your own preference. Given the DAC502’s price range and usage case, the closest direct competitor is Chord Electronics’ Dave, and in head-to-head comparisons, I found that the DAC502 more than held its own. Much flatter than the DAVE and the Lumin S1 A bit more sterile/analytical sounding compared to both the S1 and DAVE. Nov 11, 2020 · There are some tonal differences too, but what you prefer will depend on your other equipment and the music you like. On 11/11/2020 at 2:28 AM, Stereophilus said: Oct 10, 2025 · I’m toying with the idea of getting a third DAC which is the Chord Dave. For others, they sound like completely different recordings. The Dave is an Audiophile World Class DAC Chord DAVE vs. It’s the use of this software that marks Chord products as something special. Detail, soundstage, air, vocals, attack and dynamics are truly outstanding. I'm saying all of this and I'm using the standard power cord. I recently compared DAVE direct into Chord Ultima 6 and ATC SCM100 speakers versus the same with a Chord Ultima 3 Pre inserted in the system. Nov 26, 2023 · Has anyone compared a bare DAVE to DAVE+MScaler? Is there a big difference between the two and is there anyone who can live with a bare Dave after hearing both setups? Oct 8, 2017 · The Dave differentiates between recording venues better than anything I've owned. Is it still worth considering this HiFi DAC in 2021? A DAC is very important in a audio system. The TT sounds a bit artificial in comparison. The Chord Dave Review. I'm really anxious to hear more opinions about this DAC and noticed that DAVE hasn't got a thread of its own (only together with Mojo). Jan 22, 2021 · I compared this using both roon's headroom management, and the DAVE internal volume control for volume matching, and in either case, the DAVE pulled ahead of the Qutest by a generous amount. I attempted to recreate his measurements and compare them to Topping DX7 Pro+ which I just reviewed. Chord Electronics designs and manufactures all their products in Great Britain, setting themselves apart by using proprietary FPGA technology instead of off-the-shelf DAC chips found in most competitors' products. Their DACs and portable audio devices, featuring distinctive color-changing buttons and portholes, deliver studio-grade performance through Hi WBF folk, Does anybody have any knowledge and or experience of comparing the musical performance of the CH Precision C1 vs the Chord Electronics DAVE with M Scaler (and ideally the DAVE linked to the M Scaler with High Fidelity Audio STORM BNC digital cables) both connected via their USB I heard the Chord Dave once, but it was at an expo so I couldn't do a proper A/B with other DAC's. Having been frustrated with the user interface of lower end Chord products with their color Morse codes, I was really looking I would appreciate comments and comparisons between the Chord DAVE and either the dCS Bartok or Rossini, especially from anyone using these DACs in a tube (rather than solid state) system. Introduction Hi Guys, Today we are taking a look at Chord Electronics flagship DAC, the Digital to Analogue veritas in extremis, or really, the DAVE. I did try out my modded HD800S I brought via Dave's headphone out (thus utilizing both its DAC and headamp), and the bottom line is, I much preferred my Yggdrasil/ZDS setup at home. Feb 13, 2016 · In one of the Chord TT2 review thread, I was asked to comment on noise modulation claims by the product designer Rob Watts. At the heart of the DAVE, and every current Chord DAC for that matter, is a FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) loaded with highly-developed proprietary software. If you're looking for a new DAC, give the Dave a listen. DAVE direct sounded like great Hifi but inserting the Chord pre made music start to flow properly and actually sound like music rather than Hifi. The idea was conceived several years ago but I wasn’t really serious going into it since my existing Chord QBD76 sounds very satisfying, and a used Dave is still expensive. In terms of frequency response, I found the DAC502 to be more linear, especially through the mid-range. See competitors, used pricing, and more. . I have a qutest which I was able to compare side by side, and the qutest was a noticeably more 'polite' and warm DAC. The chord dave is a slight departure from the chord "house sound" in many of their lower cost dacs. I have quite a bit of history with the DAVE, ha… Chord Dave: Revisited in 2022 vs Wavedream Signature Discussion in ' Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers ' started by SoupRKnowva, Apr 12, 2022. It is on kind loan from a member and costs US $14,000. For some studio recordings, they sound similar. I feel the Lumin S1 to be a much better sounding DAC vs the TT. Any owners around here? This is a review, detailed measurements and listening tests of CHORD DAVE combination DAC and headphone amplifier. Chord has long done things differently. 66tcpo, xmnc, yiqu, cbbuz, lvmv, ouni, h0tdoi, eghl1, 3uzy5, kk9dx,