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  1. zottel
    zottel
    Early impressions: Maybe a little too much/bloomy bass, but definitely much more fun than the dry presentation I’m getting from Clear Mg + Bolt. Closer to Jot 2/ESS than to Bolt.
    Now it’s time to test with the Timeless.
    Jul 6, 2022
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  2. zottel
    zottel
    Conclusions from the first few hours of back and forth between systems:
    * RU6 as a DAC for Jot 2 and the ESS card from Schiit are very similar.
    * Clear Mg from RU6 might be a bit too much on the low end, but sounds great all in all. Finally a nice mobile companion for my Clear Mg.
    Jul 6, 2022
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  3. zottel
    zottel
    * Timeless from RU6 sounds quite similar to Clear Mg from Jot 2/ESS, with reduced high treble and not as refined. Definitely the kind of dark sound I like.
    * Compared to Timeless from Bolt I can’t really say what I like better. Bolt is more clear and open and refined, but flatter, not as emotional.
    For the next few days, it’s time for extended listening sessions instead of constantly changing and comparing gear.
    Jul 6, 2022
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  4. Merrick
    Merrick
    I found the bass bloated/bloomy at first with the RU6, this tightened up with burn in. However bass quantity never diminished.
    Jul 6, 2022
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  5. zottel
    zottel
    Just switched to NOS (which I don’t like by itself) and switched on upsampling in Roon, precise, minimum phase. Damn, that sounds good! =:-O
    I’ll have to try that when it’s playing DAC for the Jot, too.
    Jul 6, 2022
  6. YMO
    YMO
    RU6 is like my GF = It is heavenly with anything I throw at it.
    Jul 6, 2022
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  7. zottel
    zottel
    Oh my god, I’m still unable to pick up my jaw from the floor. RU6 NOS + external upsampling is so much better than anything I’ve heard before! Plankton galore.
    Jul 6, 2022
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  8. Merrick
    Merrick
    I had never considered using RU6 in NOS with external upsampling, would be a cheap way to get into that game.
    Jul 6, 2022
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