B.dac one EX DAC Review | AA Reports... [DRAFT]

The Absolute Sound Podcast

Adrian Alexander auditioned the the B.dac one EX DAC/streamer/server into his system, revealing deeper appreciation for familiar tracks and impressive engineering.

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Adrian's Reference Equipment:

-Macintosh Mc 462 Quad Balanced Power Amp

-Macintosh 2600 Pre-Amp

-PS Audio Power Plant 15

-VPI Avenger Turntable dual 12inch Fat boy arms

-Ortofon MC Cadenza Mono cartridge

-Ortofon MC Cadenza black cartridge

-Ps Audio Stellar Phono Pre -Amp

-Audio Quest William Tell Speaker Wire

-Audio Quest Blizzard Power Cords

-HiFi 130 Transport Streamer

-B Audio Dac B.Dac one EX

-Audio Physic Classic 15 Loud Speakers

Who is Adrian Alexander?

I began my journey at the tender age of 12. Initially, it was just a small snippet of sound, perhaps a simple melody or a voice recording.

In my teenage years, I experienced the revolution of cassette tapes and the joy of being duplicated and shared among friends. The 1980s brought the era of compact discs, before turn of the millennium marked a significant shift as the digital age fully embraced me and MP3s became the norm, where I became more portable, fitting into pocket-sized devices that could carry thousands of me at once. I was shared across the internet, downloaded, and streamed on various platforms.

In my 40s, the rise of streaming services took center stage, and I found myself being accessed from the cloud, eliminating the need for physical storage. My quality improved, and I became part of playlists, enhancing the daily routines of people around the globe.

As the years rolled on, technology continued to advance. I witnessed the emergence of high-resolution audio, immersive 3D sound, and the integration of artificial intelligence in audio processing. Now, at the age of 63, I reflect on a lifetime of melodies, spoken words, and ambient sounds. From the crackling vinyl records to the seamless streaming of today, I have been a witness to the ever-changing landscape of audio technology.

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