The digital comparisons were interesting but I really wish you had volume matched the turntable. The difference in volume level made any real comparison a bit harder. In any case, I like the concept and hope to hear more. Keep up the great work Thomas!
YES! ................longer listening session reveals what is more natural.........and less ltiring because of that reason.....maybe less impressive to start ...........but natural wins inthe end ............
I have been running by DAC output thru a 3-head Nakamichi (RX505 - all those electronics inside are doing something to the sound signal I guess) cassette deck then out into my pre amp. This process soften the digital sound, making it smoother and less harsh to listen to.
Adjusted for volume differences and found the CS55 to be my favorite. I think that I favor the character of the tubes but all were excellent and the Technics/Denon Combo was very alive.
The vinyl was more natural ............the CS55 has the benefits of a great sounding tube output stage....both are good , each has it's own strengt.............
WOW! That Venus 2 is quite impressive! The depth and punch of the sound is amazing. Denafrips sure knows what they are doing. Interestingly, the 1st Cayin sounded very 2 dimensional and not terribly engaging. But, with the 2nd Cayin, the punch and depth were back, but maybe not QUITE with the sense of surrounding presence as the Venus 2 😁 The TT was recorded substantially lower, so honestly it was hard to tell, but it sounded nice...
Direct feeds would have been much better than a distant, echoey sound off a mic at a distance. Also like others have already stated the Technics clip is a lot softer in volume. Also the Denon DL-103R will sound better 50 to 75 hours in and the Mac built-in phono stage is only average sounding in the grand scheme of things. So there is that. Thanks for the effort regardless.
Thomas … I love ❤️this song…I preferred the CAYIN 55 slightly over the technics My favorite BTW …Jennifer Warnes CD is The Hunter 🤗👍😁 If it was on a record I would’ve probably worn it out right now😁
Venus sounds like it’s compressing the music I have a Pontus II two and a very happy with it. Does scale the heights with a super recorded cd. But so does my modest turntable set up overall vinyl still sounds better
Which pressings are these? The Impex remasters are the best.....both the vinyl and the gold cd. There was a 3 record 45 RPM box set release as well, but that's pricey.
Interestingly many are preferring the CS55 CD to the CS 100 CD. I wonder if the same would be true in a side-by-side real listening test? I would like to know if there is a big difference in DAC quality on these two CD's, via the rear USB. I am considering upgrading my Cayin iDAC6 MK II to the CS 100 CD and using the USB but wonder whether it would be money wasted?
No disrespect to our dear Mr. Thomas, but when it comes to analog, I honestly don't think he spends that much time and detail with it (that's why I secretly think he has never really realized its full potential, but don't tell him I said that... 😁)
The CD players in this contest sound better than the „iconic“ Technics record player….no doubt at all. Vinyl is for nostalgic reasons only and/or for people who like to fiddle around with adjusting cartridges etc. I like the looks of the Technics SL1200 though….but it sounds lame in comparison!
00:00 Denafrip VENUS 2
1:15 Cayin CS100 CD
2:30 Cayin CS55 CD
3:45 Technics SL1200 GL
The digital comparisons were interesting but I really wish you had volume matched the turntable. The difference in volume level made any real comparison a bit harder. In any case, I like the concept and hope to hear more. Keep up the great work Thomas!
Besides the differences in soundlevel..............differences are perceived even with the limits of YT...............
Seems like the volume on the Technics playback is noticeably lower. Just me?
🤗 No… it was not just you 😁👍
Technics is more spacious and softer, great for longer listening sessions - less tiring to the ears. Thanks for the time stamps, Thomas!
YES! ................longer listening session reveals what is more natural.........and less ltiring because of that reason.....maybe less impressive to start ...........but natural wins inthe end ............
I have been running by DAC output thru a 3-head Nakamichi (RX505 - all those electronics inside are doing something to the sound signal I guess) cassette deck then out into my pre amp. This process soften the digital sound, making it smoother and less harsh to listen to.
@@samt1039 that's what we did in the recording studio with a hidden Studer 38 cm , the client asked DDD ....they were very pleased with the sound !!!
Adjusted for volume differences and found the CS55 to be my favorite. I think that I favor the character of the tubes but all were excellent and the Technics/Denon Combo was very alive.
The vinyl was more natural ............the CS55 has the benefits of a great sounding tube output stage....both are good , each has it's own strengt.............
Is that your wife talking in the background when the turntable is on??
That freaked me out. Lol
It’s when the vocals come on.
WOW! That Venus 2 is quite impressive! The depth and punch of the sound is amazing. Denafrips sure knows what they are doing. Interestingly, the 1st Cayin sounded very 2 dimensional and not terribly engaging. But, with the 2nd Cayin, the punch and depth were back, but maybe not QUITE with the sense of surrounding presence as the Venus 2 😁 The TT was recorded substantially lower, so honestly it was hard to tell, but it sounded nice...
Direct feeds would have been much better than a distant, echoey sound off a mic at a distance. Also like others have already stated the Technics clip is a lot softer in volume.
Also the Denon DL-103R will sound better 50 to 75 hours in and the Mac built-in phono stage is only average sounding in the grand scheme of things. So there is that.
Thanks for the effort regardless.
All sound just fine to me.
Thomas … I love ❤️this song…I preferred the CAYIN 55 slightly over the technics
My favorite BTW …Jennifer Warnes CD is The Hunter 🤗👍😁 If it was on a record I would’ve probably worn it out right now😁
Venus sounds like it’s compressing the music I have a Pontus II two and a very happy with it. Does scale the heights with a super recorded cd. But so does my modest turntable set up overall vinyl still sounds better
Heh heh... Yep! 👍😁
great comparison. The Technics with the Denon does well. The CS55 is pretty close.
Which pressings are these?
The Impex remasters are the best.....both the vinyl and the gold cd. There was a 3 record 45 RPM box set release as well, but that's pricey.
Turntable wins quite comfortably and then Venus 2 in a close second.
In my opinion I heard more of every nuance of the instruments on the Technics than on the CD players
Interestingly many are preferring the CS55 CD to the CS 100 CD. I wonder if the same would be true in a side-by-side real listening test? I would like to know if there is a big difference in DAC quality on these two CD's, via the rear USB. I am considering upgrading my Cayin iDAC6 MK II to the CS 100 CD and using the USB but wonder whether it would be money wasted?
is the record a digital recording?
depends on phono stage does it match the cartridge or match it yourself
No disrespect to our dear Mr. Thomas, but when it comes to analog, I honestly don't think he spends that much time and detail with it (that's why I secretly think he has never really realized its full potential, but don't tell him I said that... 😁)
Drum sounds the best through Cayin CS55 CD imo. but it's not a really fair comparison because all of them are playing at different volumes
Levels are different. CDs are louder
Lp wins naturalness..cd 55 like too but 2nd
The CD players in this contest sound better than the „iconic“ Technics record player….no doubt at all.
Vinyl is for nostalgic reasons only and/or for people who like to fiddle around with adjusting cartridges etc.
I like the looks of the Technics SL1200 though….but it sounds lame in comparison!
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