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In Reply to: RE: DAC's Crazy posted by jedrider on August 23, 2015 at 14:55:40
Look at the Audio-GD 19
I believe it is $700 and is really a great sounding dac
Alan
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Hi Alan,
If you were given a choice now to either go with the new DAC-19 or the upcoming Musette, which would you purchase? I know it's not easy since there is no feedback yet from the Musette.. Knowing the basic character of the Hex and the Master 7 (Dac-19 is trickle-down..) would influence your decision now.. Fwiw, I've read Cees state that the Musette's performance lies in-between the Octave mk2 and the Hex.. So the Hex is still the better performer in most aspects even if it still uses the old industrial chilps... Thanks..
The reason I bought the Master 7 to replace my Hex was I heard the 19 for several hours and really loved the sound. I would definitely buy the 19.
Alan
Thanks Alan! That helps a lot...
Really why the Dac-19? Its $800 and single ended output only, with coax, toslink and USB input only.The NFB-28 costs less at $750 and offers much more. Balanced and Single Ended Ins/Outs as well as their ACSS. Preamp, Headphone amp and DAC, it uses the Amanero USB driving a Saber chip. It also increases the inputs to an I2S input. Headphone outputs offer both balanced and single ended as well. And it comes with a remote.
Sound wise its a killer.
Dynobots Audio
Music is the Bridge between Heaven and Earth - 音楽は天国と地球のかけ橋
Edits: 08/23/15 08/23/15
I don't like the Sabre chips. Had a Mytek stereo 192 and felt though highly resolving I did not connect emotionally to it I am a R@R ladder dac guy
Alan
It has a 5V output, way higher than any of my consumer gear.
I like it better w/jumpers, but don't love it...
No
Output level was not a problem
It really is a good sounding dac
Just not my cup of tea
Alan
I feel that way about all professional Dacs....they can be very accurate but lack soul.
Dynobots Audio
Music is the Bridge between Heaven and Earth - 音楽は天国と地球のかけ橋
You might look at Blue Circle.I bought the 509 and haven't looked back.The next one up doubles the PS.I bought the USB unit,in case of resale down the road.It is a bit unimpressive to look at,but its' inner beauty has shown its self as the system has progressed.
Be wary of the I2S inputs.Many offer them,but are configured differently.Use the I2S with the same brand and you will be okay:IE:I2S/I2S pro and one other I believe.
I am highly in favor of digital gear being solidstate.If you need to flavor it,do it with cabling or tube swapping it the amplification.
Tom:cat
Thanks for the information but the original poster is looking for a DAC, my DAC needs have been satisfied
Dynobots Audio
Music is the Bridge between Heaven and Earth - 音楽は天国と地球のかけ橋
I think the 509 is a ladder Dac, which seem to be making a comeback.
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