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Anything new expected for the Nimbus line?
I'm sure they have completely different sounds.I'm curious how the US5 PRO will compare to the upcoming HeadAMP CFA3.
+12 gain and 4.3 volts from the DAC.I'm sure they have completely different sounds.
Niimbus is the standard for crystal clear sound and the widest dynamic range, phenomenal speed of transient processes (with the correct gain settings).
СFA3, due to the higher preset gain, will have a warmer signature, greater sound density and lower dynamic range, less spatial effects.
At what gain do you listen to 1266 on Niimbus? What voltage is supplied to the Niimbus from the DAC?
What position is the volume control at which a comfortable volume level is achieved?+12 gain and 4.3 volts from the DAC.
Usually around 12.What position is the volume control at which a comfortable volume level is achieved?
Niimbus produces the best sound when a comfortable volume level is achieved with the volume control position close to the maximum. Try setting the gain to +6 instead of +12. This should leave you with enough room to adjust the volume.Usually around 12.
I have not. You think that would make it sound better?Niimbus produces the best sound when a comfortable volume level is achieved with the volume control position close to the maximum. Try setting the gain to +6 instead of +12. This should leave you with enough room to adjust the volume.
I see your DAC has separate outputs when running in preamp mode. Have you tried connecting the amplifier to these outputs and supplying the amplifier with more voltage from the DAC?
Cayin HA300b allows 1266 to better sound sub-bass and additionally gives emphasis to mid-frequencies and reduces the brightness of high frequencies. At the same time, Niimbus makes 1266 sound with amazing accuracy and speed, that's a fact.Also, I compared the Niimbus to the Cayin HA300b and liked the nimmbus more.
I'm sorry. It seemed to me that you have a Cayin CS-100DAC. I made a mistake.I have not.
Niimbus manual says it works best when the volume knob for normal listening levels are at 12 o'clock with the setted pregain. So you are goodI have not. You think that would make it sound better?
This makes more sense to me, but ppl can have different preferences at some pointsNiimbus manual says it works best when the volume knob for normal listening levels are at 12 o'clock with the setted pregain. So you are good