bhobba Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 (edited) Ok the Metrum has arrived. In one word WOW. I blows away any other DAC I have heard except the PDX and Killer and I have to tell you they are under threat - its that good. I have never heard anything quite like it. The PDX and Killer sound natural and real - this thing simply sounds accurate - as if there is nothing bertween it and the recording. Nothing touches this for $1k - nothing. I simply can not detect any type of character to it - none - zippo - none. I have it connected via the Off-Ramp and the Truth and am sitting simply in amazement. Of course the cost with the Off-Ramp is $2.7k and you need a pre amp which you do not need with a DAC like the PDX that has its own volume control. I have my third DAC for the new shootout - this is without a shadow of a doubt an up there DAC - and at the price - amazing. I simply can't stop listening to it. John Darko if you are reading this drop me a line so we can make arrangements for you to review it. Oh and sorry for the spelling mistakes in the title - if the moderators could fix I will be grateful - as you can possibly guess I am in sort of a state of shock. More to come as I keep listening. Thanks Bill Edited August 25, 2011 by bhobba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Sensations Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Bill - you have incoming email.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewantsmoore Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Very interesting looking DAC ... I think it is the right approach to digital audio (no filtering) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Why am I not surprised ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braj Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Bill, do you have a JK hiface or AP2 lying around? I wonder what it sounds like with that level of USB converter. I'm interested in this dac, and a few others... bugger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joz Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Why am I not surprised ... Ummm,Because its that good!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Once was an audiophile Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Why am I not surprised ... I have the same gut feeling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhobba Posted August 25, 2011 Author Share Posted August 25, 2011 Bill, do you have a JK hiface or AP2 lying around? I wonder what it sounds like with that level of USB converter. I'm interested in this dac, and a few others... bugger Sorry I don't - but I know some people that do and they may be able to help. Will see what eventuates. Thanks Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A J Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 I heard of six people that listened to this and they said it was the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhobba Posted August 25, 2011 Author Share Posted August 25, 2011 Why am I not surprised ... Probably because you don't accept I have been at this hobby for at least 30 years and have heard tons of stuff - you think I just started yesterday - I haven't. Thanks Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Muon Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 I can't find anything on the net regarding this DAC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesg11 Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Only goes to 176 input - damn, ... what about all these 192s I've been collecting, ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ochremoon Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 I can't find anything on the net regarding this DAC? Try this... http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/metrum/1.html and on the manufacturer's website... http://www.nosminidac.nl/Octave_English.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Muon Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Try this...http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/metrum/1.html and on the manufacturer's website... http://www.nosminidac.nl/Octave_English.html Cheers mate I have no idea why Google failed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhobba Posted August 25, 2011 Author Share Posted August 25, 2011 I heard of six people that listened to this and they said it was the best As far as accuracy goes it is. I am still tying to ascribe a character to it - I can't. Meaty maybe but that's it. Thanks Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhobba Posted August 25, 2011 Author Share Posted August 25, 2011 Only goes to 176 input - damn, ... what about all these 192s I've been collecting, ... I am using it upsampled to 192k - no problem. Thanks Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joz Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 (edited) How much? EDIT::::Forget it I just re read the OP,doh! Edited August 25, 2011 by joz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhobba Posted August 25, 2011 Author Share Posted August 25, 2011 .....How much? Just a touch under $1K delivered but that was when the Aussi dollar was at its peak. Hopefully people can pick it up for under $1k to avoid GST etc. Thanks Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Muon Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 R/2R chips... Interesting DAC for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Once was an audiophile Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 I heard of six people that listened to this and they said it was the best Have you got one on order? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazz Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Hi Bill, can I ask from where you purchased this from and exact $. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhobba Posted August 25, 2011 Author Share Posted August 25, 2011 Hi Bill, can I ask from where you purchased this from and exact $. Hi Lazz I got it direct from Metrum acoustics - $698.53 Euro including postage. I have to dig up my paperwork to find exactly what I paid in Aussi dollars but it was about $980.00 with the exchange rate at the time including Pay-Pal fees. Thanks Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhobba Posted August 25, 2011 Author Share Posted August 25, 2011 (edited) One thing I will say is I don't agree with what Metrum say about the DAC - 'The sound of this dac let you forget that you are listening to a digital source'. To my ears it does not sound analogue - the PDX does for example - but this doesn't. I don't think you can forget it is digital - but it is digital done right. Thanks Bill Edited August 25, 2011 by bhobba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 What are they using for voltage regulation? There is a lot of room for improvement around those voltage rails. Quite a unique concept to have separate regulators for individual DACs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasgod Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Very interesting dac Bill. With NOS dac, I am always worried about bass, quantity and above all quality. I like bass very well control, articulate, propulsive. Rhythm, PRAT are very important for me. I read that it was a weak point with the Tranquility. How is the bass with the Octave ? And in general how is dynamic, transcients ? For 6moons, it seems that it is not the main quality. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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