Bonsoir,
Les dacs Amethyst et Jade/Onyx se ressemblent au niveau de leur architecture interne.
Je pensais alors que la différence de prix entre les deux (du simple au double) était occasionné par les différentes entrées/sorties supplémentaires que possède le modèle Jade.
Pourtant il semblerait que les deux dac ne sonnent pas tout a fait de la même manière.
Je pense que l'Amethyst serait plus adapté pour un système sonnant déjà de manière claire et transparente, alors que le Jade plus sur un système un peu plus bouché :
There is no tonal difference between the two. If you ask me to describe the difference in one word: More. The Jade is more present, it has more authority and more staging.
The Jade puts the soundstage further back and it is much wider. With the Amethyst the stage has a clear border and the whole image is more upfront. That last bit also has its impact on the presentation of the high frequencies. Because of the somewhat upfront presentation the details get pushed out, I don't exactly know how to properly describe this. With the Jade you can hear that the details are part of the whole picture, while the Amethyst kinda throws them at you. Bass is a joy with the Jade. Clearly defined and controlled. I found that the Amethyst was a great upgrade to the Hex in this regard, but the Jade takes this to the next level. Dynamics and punch or impact is also much more improved with the Jade. You can hear the the Amethyst is much softer and less articulate.
Julien.
Les dacs Amethyst et Jade/Onyx se ressemblent au niveau de leur architecture interne.
Je pensais alors que la différence de prix entre les deux (du simple au double) était occasionné par les différentes entrées/sorties supplémentaires que possède le modèle Jade.
Pourtant il semblerait que les deux dac ne sonnent pas tout a fait de la même manière.
Je pense que l'Amethyst serait plus adapté pour un système sonnant déjà de manière claire et transparente, alors que le Jade plus sur un système un peu plus bouché :
There is no tonal difference between the two. If you ask me to describe the difference in one word: More. The Jade is more present, it has more authority and more staging.
The Jade puts the soundstage further back and it is much wider. With the Amethyst the stage has a clear border and the whole image is more upfront. That last bit also has its impact on the presentation of the high frequencies. Because of the somewhat upfront presentation the details get pushed out, I don't exactly know how to properly describe this. With the Jade you can hear that the details are part of the whole picture, while the Amethyst kinda throws them at you. Bass is a joy with the Jade. Clearly defined and controlled. I found that the Amethyst was a great upgrade to the Hex in this regard, but the Jade takes this to the next level. Dynamics and punch or impact is also much more improved with the Jade. You can hear the the Amethyst is much softer and less articulate.
Julien.
