The Day Has Come

[akro]

My testing has continued, and I just posted an update to my comments in this thread here…

Octave Records: two 45-rpm selections

Previously, I posted… Well today I can confirm and extend my remarks, comparing the 2 45-rpm Octave vinyls with Octave dsd versions of these recordings. My 20-year-old analog setup is simply superior to top ESS-chip dacs. Confidence, strength, clarity, transient response (notably in drum kit strikes of various drums and cymbals), wider frequency delivery, enhanced subtle sounds, enhanced presence… And the most important variable to me: enhanced instrument/voice character and individuality …