I just received my Arce listening to if for two hours now. Initial impression, it just brought my system to a higher level. Everything just open up with very good details. I think I’m hearing details not evident before. I’m sure it will improve further after break-in period.
This is my system btw. Cannot ask for more now that it has the best streamer.
Digital:
Arce > Pontus II > Caryaudio SLI-80 HS > Harbeth SHL5 XD
Analog:
Marantz TT with SoundSmith M1MC Star > Icon Audio PS1 MK2 phono preamp.
(edit*)
I would like to add that saxophone and piano in particular is so realistic the decay is long and smooth. I play both instruments so I should know how the they should sound. Now I think I can rest my turntable for a while and enjoy digital music more.
Credit: Dan @ California
PRODUCT INFO:
WHERE TO BUY?