@@VinshineAudio it's a beautiful, timeless design. And it looks a lot better on that jubilee bracelet than on the oyster alternative. Wear it in good health!
I'm guessing you're a watch collector, as I am? Or should I say, I'm a former watch collector since I started with hifi! I've sold a good chunk of my collection to fund hifi now!
@@damiandunphy2821 Hah! Pretty much the same. I started changing my terrible (not) hifi system 5 or 6 years ago after selling a Kemmner Bund on ebay that fetched me way more money than what I was expecting. I still own too many watches but the collection is much smaller nowadays .I lost interest in all these new modern watches. They lack the x factor of timeless vintage designs like a Submariner or a Speedmaster. I'm wearing now a Rdunae quartz homage to the Bullitt Benrus. It was 50 US$. and love it a lot more than all the 3k+ watches I used to own. Wear it a lot more too.Interests change.
It looks as if my MacMini should be replaced with a dedicated streamer? I am not convinced yet: MacMini does not have a screen attached and with OS optimisation it is quiet and performs well. I am a Roon user and run server on older i7 MacMini with an M1 MacMini as Roon Bridge. I first clean the USB signal through Uptone Audio Regen, then Denafrips DDC clocked by Terminator Plus and using I2S over RJ45. Can this be improved? Sound quality is excellent:-)
Good one Alvin.
Alvin is a man of HIGHEST integrity ! Well done !
Thank you for the kind words, sir! I work hard to serve the audiophile community with passion :)
Hi Alvin, you’ve been helping me since day one of my purchase. Just wanted others to know which I’m sure I’m not alone. ~ds
Thank you sir for your kind words! I remain grateful for your continued support!
Off topic from video. But what am I buying at the moment from your web site? The 12-1 or 15th?
Great Run Down!! Go get them ARES folks! One of the best DACs on the market... :)
Thank you! It's under US$1000 now!
Great video and lovely GMT on your wrist ;)
Glad you enjoyed it! It's an Anniversary watch that I wear daily, almost!
@@VinshineAudio it's a beautiful, timeless design. And it looks a lot better on that jubilee bracelet than on the oyster alternative. Wear it in good health!
I'm guessing you're a watch collector, as I am?
Or should I say, I'm a former watch collector since I started with hifi!
I've sold a good chunk of my collection to fund hifi now!
@@damiandunphy2821 Hah! Pretty much the same. I started changing my terrible (not) hifi system 5 or 6 years ago after selling a Kemmner Bund on ebay that fetched me way more money than what I was expecting. I still own too many watches but the collection is much smaller nowadays .I lost interest in all these new modern watches. They lack the x factor of timeless vintage designs like a Submariner or a Speedmaster. I'm wearing now a Rdunae quartz homage to the Bullitt Benrus. It was 50 US$. and love it a lot more than all the 3k+ watches I used to own. Wear it a lot more too.Interests change.
Hi Alvin!
Wiim Pro feeding optically my Denafrips Ares 12-1 ☺️☺️☺️☺️
Enjoy the killer combo!
I’ve just bought the Denafrips Ares 12. I should have waited. :-)
Glad that you get to enjoy it earlier!
Same here
Thank you for another informative viedo !
My pleasure! Glad to be of service!
What about the Denafrips ARCE, are you still developing that? Seeing it still had limited bitrate output last time I checked?
I would recommend DENAFRIPS streamers for roon/HQP users :)
I’m still looking into adding one of your DDC’s to my set up…🤔
That will be the next Episode discussion topic!
great video, love the T shirt by the way ;-)
Thank you, sir Huub!
It looks as if my MacMini should be replaced with a dedicated streamer? I am not convinced yet: MacMini does not have a screen attached and with OS optimisation it is quiet and performs well. I am a Roon user and run server on older i7 MacMini with an M1 MacMini as Roon Bridge. I first clean the USB signal through Uptone Audio Regen, then Denafrips DDC clocked by Terminator Plus and using I2S over RJ45. Can this be improved?
Sound quality is excellent:-)
That will be my next episode discussion point!
@@VinshineAudio excellent- looking forward to it:-)
I’m using the denafrips Ares 2 and recently upgraded my streamer from rspbry pie + digi allo to zen ifi streamer
Cool! Enjoy the streamer+DAC combo!
@@VinshineAudio thanks, I do get many fun listening hours led by the Ares ll
Thunderbirds are go!
Which ever you choose, what matters most is - enjoy the music!
HIGH GUYS
Hey, Simon :)