I’m currently alternating between the Rossini Apex and the Emmlabs DV2 in my setup. Both are exceptional, but I have to admit, slightly embarrassingly in a dCS forum, that I have a slight preference for the DV2. This is probably why I haven’t progressed to the Vivaldi.
At the moment, I’m experimenting with running my system completely off-grid, using batteries. For cabling, I exclusively use monocrystal silver, primarily from Albedo, and also Crystal and Siltech for network cables.My collection includes several standmount speakers, and I’m keen to find a suitable floorstander soon.
In terms of amplification, I’ve tried connecting the dCS and Emmlabs directly to Vitus monoblocks but wasn’t entirely satisfied. The sound was wonderfully transparent but a bit too soft for my taste. Recently, I added a Gryphon Essence power amp, which initially had a similar issue of softness. However, this improved after I added a preamp. I’m still exploring this preamp issue, as I appreciate the transparency of a direct connection. I’m not certain if choosing a low output voltage, not exceeding the power amp’s input sensitivity, was the right approach.
