I'd start by checking whether it's still hanging on the wall of the Louvre.The question is how do you know if you go to buy the Mona Lisa that it is actually the original?
I'd start by checking whether it's still hanging on the wall of the Louvre.The question is how do you know if you go to buy the Mona Lisa that it is actually the original?
The question is if their one is even real!I'd start by checking whether it's still hanging on the wall of the Louvre.
Send it to me for measurements!!!The question is if their one is even real!
Good idea, hope you have the equipment: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0171354Send it to me for measurements!!!
If only I had access to such stuff or should I say "wares"Send it to me for measurements!!!
Art's a much bigger market though. It will impress many people. That's why Carlos Slim shows off his collection with in the Museo Soumaya. Art has the cache of sophistication and culture; audio gear reeks of nerd-dom (just kidding). People take art appreciation classes, no one takes DAC appreciation classes.Depends on your friend group. Some people spend millions on art that is only seen by people entering their homes. Can’t have a $500K artwork in the same room with a Topping audio stack, can we?
I gathered a few pics of the Chord DAVE. It seems a avionics machinist and a motorcycle mechanic got together and made the case with whatever fasteners that where available. Stacking the components does not work.I would like someone trained in the art of design to weigh in on the appearance of DAVE. To my untrained but practically minded eye, it appears like a mixed bag of various styles with no intuitive usability. It does look "different" but then so does a platypus.
I’d say only suckers buy anything less than 300$.clearly a topping DAC or amp is better than any expensive audio product...only suckers ever buy anything more than 300 dollars
You've rumbled us.sorry, only buy the best measuring topping DAC and AMP...anything more is a waste of money based upon nothing but outlandish advertising
I mean that isn't necessarily the case. Honestly there are more features to be had sometimes for higher prices. Things like the DX7, DX5, RME Adi 2, several of the SMSL products... It doesn't have to always be the cheapest stuff. Like ladder-stepped volumes are amazing, I quite like the OLED screen of my DX7 and the balanced outputs to take advantage of the best in any amp.clearly a topping DAC or amp is better than any expensive audio product...only suckers ever buy anything more than 300 dollars
I give you like a 2/10 for your trolling effort sir.only suckers ever pay more than 300 dollars
I can answer this. My wife is an art major (ended up going to med school, go figure). She tells me the DAVE just looks off, and agrees with you. It seems to be trying to copy the sleek look of Apple products with the aluminum look, but the angles aren't smooth enough and it's too bulky looking. The buttons are clunky, Apple would never have used those. The main problem, though, is the screen: it's the focal point of the device, but the glass is cheap looking, it's at an odd angle and it looks like it's from a 1970s scifi movie. That for her was the main giveaway that it was not designed by an artist. On the screen part, I have to agree, it isn't great and you have to see it in person to see why. Maybe if you're generous you could say it's a retro look.I would like someone trained in the art of design to weigh in on the appearance of DAVE. To my untrained but practically minded eye, it appears like a mixed bag of various styles with no intuitive usability. It does look "different" but then so does a platypus.
The DAVE is part of a series of components intended to be mounted within a custom stand. Again, statement pieces.Stacking the components does not work.
To me, the main giveaway is that it's ugly as sin.I can answer this. My wife is an art major (ended up going to med school, go figure). She tells me the DAVE just looks off, and agrees with you. It seems to be trying to copy the sleek look of Apple products with the aluminum look, but the angles aren't smooth enough and it's too bulky looking. The buttons are clunky, Apple would never have used those. The main problem, though, is the screen: it's the focal point of the device, but the glass is cheap looking, it's at an odd angle and it looks like it's from a 1970s scifi movie. That for her was the main giveaway that it was not designed by an artist. On the screen part, I have to agree, it isn't great and you have to see it in person to see why. Maybe if you're generous you could say it's a retro look.
For comparison, she thinks Bang & Olufsen products are very stylish and modern looking. (Why can't we get those?).
Looks like something the Daleks designed/used!The DAVE is part of a series of components intended to be mounted within a custom stand. Again, statement pieces.
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