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In Reply to: Does a good output stage add much cost to a DAC? posted by Vic D on January 13, 2012 at 14:21:42:
the Dac will only be so "Resolving" due to the Dac chip and its implementation.
I did 'extensive' modds to a Havana Dac, upgrading Caps, resistors, etc in the Output section. I did improve the fidelity substantially BUT the effect on the overall resolution did not change by much. The musicality of the Dac is exceptional but don't expect to hear details or nuances that only a Dac chip can dig out of the digital data.
Upgrade Summary - Total 54 parts upgraded
-PCM56P-K grade chips x2 - classic NOS Dac sound and increased extension
-R-Core x1- increased impact and clarity across the spectrum
-Jupiter Caps x6- incredible lush textured sound but still clear presentation throughout
-ELNA Silmic and Silmic II x25 - electrolytic caps throughout - sound stage depth/width
-Shinkoh Tantalum resistors x6 - transformed the Dac into a different beast, now I can hear the harmonics of the tube. The music swings as it should, shimmer and sheen without glare. Shinkohs seem to remove the electronics from the music.
-Schottky Diodes x8- enhanced the character of the Shinkoh resistors a must have to get the full potential of Shinkoh
-Auricaps x5 - improved texture throughout the frequency range
-Hi-Fi Tuning Supreme fuse x1- provided more energy and impact
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