DAC V-1 as a preamp.
Posted by: awn on 06 February 2016
Has anyone here used the DAC V-1 as a preamp? I am interested to know how it performs compared to say .. the entry level preamps from naim.
Just to add to this thread (and without derailing) my only wish for the V1 would have been if it had balanced outs. I say this due to the fact that Im running it into a Simaudio 430HA headphone amp that is fully balanced. Obviously would be nice to take advantage of that from a source (DAC) standpoint.
Other than that a stellar piece of gear in every aspect. A true testament to Naims expertise in power supplies (implementation) amongst other things.
I much prefer V1used as a DAC only (i.e. with the preamp output fixed) I find that when used as a pre-amp there is a certain loss of 'Joie de vivre ' ! The slightest veil on 'highlights' and softening of low level detail and transients are noticeable.
Brilliant posted:I much prefer V1used as a DAC only (i.e. with the preamp output fixed) I find that when used as a pre-amp there is a certain loss of 'Joie de vivre ' ! The slightest veil on 'highlights' and softening of low level detail and transients are noticeable.
Okay so you use your UQ as streamer and pre-amp? So you can use the Naim app?
Pallie posted:Brilliant posted:I much prefer V1used as a DAC only (i.e. with the preamp output fixed) I find that when used as a pre-amp there is a certain loss of 'Joie de vivre ' ! The slightest veil on 'highlights' and softening of low level detail and transients are noticeable.
Okay so you use your UQ as streamer and pre-amp? So you can use the Naim app?
No - sorry the UQ & DAC-V1 are in two different locations. I use their respective remotes, the UQ in its own small den system, using all its inputs, power amp and headphone amp at night (videos & movies)! I have a dedicated PC for sound recording & use DAC-V1 for playback via SPDIF (and USB sometimes) into a separate setup!