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We connect the Holo Audio Serene Level 1 balanced to our Benchmark Media Systems AHB2 via the XLR 2 output. Our Sonnet Digital Audio Morpheus goes balanced into the XLR 1 input of the Holo Audio Serene Level 1. We used a NAD M50 as a source. The M50 is connected to a Mutec MC3+ reclocker that feeds the Sonnet Morpheus. All cables are from Ricable’s Magnus series.
The Holo Audio Serene Level 1 replaces a Benchmark Media Systems HPA4 in the reference system below:
- Revel Performa M126Be
- Benchmark Media Systems AHB2
- Sonnet Digital Audio Morpheus
- Nad M50 (with Mutec Mc3+ clock)
- Hifiman Sundara
- Audioquest Powerquest 3
- IsoAcoustics Aperta
Cabling: Ricable Magnus and Benchmark Speakon Software: Roon for Qobuz and Tidal We stream, play CDs and use high-res files.
Have you tried connecting a dac directly to your amp? Using roon or HQPlayer for volume control?
Wounder have it sounds compared to the Serene
Hello Martin,
Yes i often connect my Sonnet Morpheus dac directly to a poweramp and eventhough the volume control on the Morpheus is done very well, lossless and without losing bits, i still always prefer a preamp between my dacs and the poweramp.
Some very expensive dacs with volume control could maybe change my mind and the Morpheus direct to poweramp is very nice indeed but given the choice, for now, i would use a seperate preamp.
Best regards
Geoff
Alpha Audio
Have you tried connecting a dac directly to your amp? Using roon or HQPlayer for volume control?
Wounder have it sounds compared to the Serene
Hello Martin,
Yes i often connect my Sonnet Morpheus dac directly to a poweramp and eventhough the volume control on the Morpheus is done very well, lossless and without losing bits, i still always prefer a preamp between my dacs and the poweramp.
Some very expensive dacs with volume control could maybe change my mind and the Morpheus direct to poweramp is very nice indeed but given the choice, for now, i would use a seperate preamp.
Best regards
Geoff
Alpha Audio