Hi all,
I just upgraded (via ebay) from Alpha 7SE to Diva CD92. I really felt drawn to try a model with the ring DAC and curious to see what the difference would be.
I really like it. Takes out brittleness, aggressiveness and some congestion and opens up a relaxed, mellow and more transparent soundstage in which subtleties shine through easier. It felt like a warm and sunny smile. That doesn't mean it can't deliver punch though.
Having said that, considering the 7SE now 7 years old it was a really good piece of kit, and is not shamed by the comparison. Anyone looking for a good place to start could do a lot worse.
Jon
I just upgraded (via ebay) from Alpha 7SE to Diva CD92. I really felt drawn to try a model with the ring DAC and curious to see what the difference would be.
I really like it. Takes out brittleness, aggressiveness and some congestion and opens up a relaxed, mellow and more transparent soundstage in which subtleties shine through easier. It felt like a warm and sunny smile. That doesn't mean it can't deliver punch though.
Having said that, considering the 7SE now 7 years old it was a really good piece of kit, and is not shamed by the comparison. Anyone looking for a good place to start could do a lot worse.
Jon