NDS/555 vs. NDS/2x555

Posted by: Graham Clarke on 26 December 2015

Yes, I know this is a topic that has been discussed previously but usually that has been in regards to the CD555. I'd like to discuss in relation to NDS.

I've been running a Melco N1Z for nearly a week now and a couple of days ago I introduced a second 555PS to the mix.

Before I post my thoughts on the differences when running an NDS with 1 or 2 PS I'd be very keen to hear feedback from others as to what differences they have heard in this test and whether they then went on to purchase the second PS.

Graham

Happy Christmas everyone!

Posted on: 30 December 2015 by tonym

Graham Clarke posted:
tonym posted:
George Fredrik Fiske posted:
Dear Tony,
Surely “everyone is" [either] “right or wrong here?"
Except me. I am always wrong!
Best wishes from George
Dear George, you are correct. I plead jetlag.
Where was the holiday, Tony?

Hi Graham, just spent a wonderful couple of weeks in St Lucia, currently on our way to The Lakes for a few days. Wishing you and Debs a very peaceful New Year

Posted on: 30 December 2015 by Graham Clarke

tonym posted:
Graham Clarke posted:
tonym posted:
George Fredrik Fiske posted:
Dear Tony,
Surely “everyone is" [either] “right or wrong here?"
Except me. I am always wrong!
Best wishes from George
Dear George, you are correct. I plead jetlag.
Where was the holiday, Tony?
Hi Graham, just spent a wonderful couple of weeks in St Lucia, currently on our way to The Lakes for a few days. Wishing you and Debs a very peaceful New Year

Very nice indeed. Must be nice having a break from being retired at home Oh no, not envious at all!!

Happy new year to you and Maggs!

Posted on: 30 December 2015 by MDS

Graham Clarke posted:
tonym posted:
Graham Clarke posted:
I get the feeling that you're trying to convince me that it does work and that I'm wrong in not liking it. I don't see it that way. We all hear and react differently to music and in that regard I don't see either of us being wrong, we just have different preferences.
We all want others to like what we like, and can't easily accept that what to us is superior, to others will be less so. It's great to be able to ask other folks for their advice on these forums but in the end you trust your own ears and what you prefer is the final arbiter. No one's right or wrong here.
Oh, absolutely. I think it is entirely fine for us to reach different conclusions, neither of which invalidates the other. It isn't a binary yes/no situation.

Completely agree, Graham. For example, I preferred a non DR 555PS over a 555PSDR on my nDAC when 'conventional wisdom' and a few views on here would tell me I was wrong. The final arbiter must always be what our own ears tell us. If what they say is (a) is more pleasing than (b) that ought to be enough, even if (b) is 'meant' to be an upgrade!

Mike

Posted on: 30 December 2015 by George F

tonym posted:
George Fredrik Fiske posted:
Dear Tony,
Surely “everyone is" [either] “right or wrong here?"
Except me. I am always wrong!
Best wishes from George
Dear George, you are correct. I plead jetlag.

Dear Tony,

I was teasing! People do not always realise that I tease a bit!

If you knew me well you would realise that teasing is my normal way if I really like someone!

If I am being serious it always obvious!

Best wishes from George

Posted on: 30 December 2015 by Graham Clarke

George Fredrik Fiske posted:
tonym posted:
George Fredrik Fiske posted:
Dear Tony,
Surely “everyone is" [either] “right or wrong here?"
Except me. I am always wrong!
Best wishes from George
Dear George, you are correct. I plead jetlag.
Dear Tony,
I was teasing! People do not always realise that I tease a bit!
If you knew me well you would realise that teasing is my normal way if I really like someone!
If I am being serious it always obvious!
Best wishes from George

George,

Do you think Tony with his "just back from holiday in St Lucia jetlag" is going to get much sympathy with that explanation? (Also teasing!)

Posted on: 30 December 2015 by tonym

George Fredrik Fiske posted:
tonym posted:
George Fredrik Fiske posted:
Dear Tony,
Surely “everyone is" [either] “right or wrong here?"
Except me. I am always wrong!
Best wishes from George
Dear George, you are correct. I plead jetlag.
Dear Tony,
I was teasing! People do not always realise that I tease a bit!
If you knew me well you would realise that teasing is my normal way if I really like someone!
If I am being serious it always obvious!
Best wishes from George

Yes, I know George old bean. Good wishes!