dCS Bartók Network DAC/Headphone Amp Review
July 18, 2019 Comments Off on dCS Bartók Network DAC/Headphone Amp Review
“The track’s low-end enjoyed excellent control, with a bouncy and propulsive bass guitar sound that pushed the song along with heady abandon. Indeed, the normally quite matter-of-fact PM-1s actually appeared to be enjoying themselves, turning in a vibrant and tactile sound. The midband sound mimicked the line outputs, with a bright light pushing through the mix, illuminating everything without dazzling you back. The signature Rickenbacker guitar was instantly recognisable, and Mark Knopfler’s vocals had their correct ‘sawdusty’ texture, adding so much to the feel of the track.
The Bartók’s preamp also has serious reserves of grunt to convey musical crescendos. With a tenacious grip and no hint of breathlessness as the levels increased, Kraftwerk’s ‘Tour De France Étape 3’ [Tour De France Soundtracks; EMI 72435 91710 2 9] developed with shocking force as its closing dynamic peak was reached.”


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