This really is an exciting new product - one that I thought I would never see, in fact. Instead, however, I decided to go for an entirely new build as I am trying to get together enough components for a decent second system. I could have upgraded by DAC Kit 1.1 to the new one as there is an upgrade package coming out soon (check with AudioNote Kits) that will upgrade either a DAC Kit 1.1 or 1.2 to the new 2.1 (including new chassis). I was originally waiting for official upgrades to be released for my DAC Kit 1.1 but instead, the DAC Kit 2.1 was released. Of course, all this is 'subjective' as I hear in my system, in my room.This section takes you through the build of the newly released DAC Kit 2.1. I do find the system quite 'sensitive' to component quality too - we could immediately find SQ changes between transports (we tried my PC setup with ISO Regen and Singxer F1 D2D vs AN CD transport) and even power cords too! - which I believe is good in a way. This is when its just new and am sure after 300 hrs (as per Aernoud) of 'burn-in' it would improve further. Yesterday we added DAC 2.1 Balanced and I could immediately sense a significant improvement in the vocal/instrument tonality and the detail retrieval compared to my 2Qute DAC. Yes, probably L4/5 systems might be much better but those are at, price wise, 'stratospherical' levels! (at least to me!) I don't know if they will project very wide/deep soundstage as others but I find it quite musical and deeply enjoying in all respects - with a majority of genres. I find a lot of 'emotional connect' with what is playing and to me that's paramount than any other technical aspects of rendition. May I know which AN config you had auditioned? As you know they have multiple levels/ configs and each step up the ladder significantly improves the SQ.īut, in my modest Level3 system, I don't have any complaints with either resolution, imaging, separation, tonality etc. Note that, as per our CSG, you can trade in our amplifiers at a later stage to obtain a SET amplifier.ĭeeply respect your experience and exposure to various systems. Its really better to buy a good PP amplifier than a cheap/bad SET. 1,44,500 inclusive of GST and shipping to your place. At first glance your best bet is the iZero amplifier which is Rs. SET (integrated) amplifiers start at 4.7L, SET power amplifiers (need a separate pre-amp) start at 2.2L. Information regarding the iZero you can find here: Our Customer Satisfaction Guarantee (CSG) (including warrantee) is here: Currently we don’t have a pre-owned iZero or SET amplifier in stock. Audition was not possible in Delhi hence I went SS way. I'm quoting some of the advise which may benefit music lovers consideing taking AN route. I must say that he suggestions given by Aernoud are sincere and he is a passionate audiophile. I was also heading the Audio Note direction for my 99db speakers. I think the India website has some idea of prices or you can call them up (I asked but do not remember the prices that were rattled off). Hoping to get a low priced AN system for review in Hifitoday.so lets see. It was also possibly the highest efficiency loudspeaker that I listened to (and need to go to Prem's!). And someone will come and say "you need to change the radiator pipe".fun). And I was glad - it did not need any huge adjustment to scale down, as the musicality on the Shostakovich's dark String Quartet 8 (with Borodin quartet) was lovely.Īernoud emphasised on synergy that arose from the system, but we audiophiles like a car with a transmission from Ferrari, engine from Lamborghini, blah blah. The Dealer (Aernoud) did not want to play it as it was not set up or broken in, but I insisted as it seemed like an opportunity not to miss. There was another system in the other end of the room which had the Audio Note Zero set up with Audio Note K speakers. In that room, the bass was a bit strong on close miked bass recordings (think it was the room which was indeed small), but on many other recordings, the bass seemed right and enjoyable. It brought out music and detail in poor recordings too (example Girl from Ipanema in Getz-Gilberto). Good scale and tone with classical (Holst the Planets). Rejecting tube stereotypes, the sound was not overly warm, and the clarity was great. We listened to Ellington at Newport (piece of jazz history, diminuendo and crescendo with the main man Paul), Argerich playing Tchaikovsky, a swing LP and then some. It was very musical and engaging, and got us both stomping feet and nodding heads. TT2 turntable with power supply, CD 2.1x, OTO Phone SE and AN SPE HE loudspeaker. Last weekend, a friend and I listened to an all Audio Note system at the dealer in Mumbai.
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