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• Re: Best digital RCA cable for Chord DAC64 - Kelvin K 08:29:55 05/26/03 (0)
  In Reply to: Best digital RCA cable for Chord DAC64 posted by rpinto on May 21, 2003 at 08:39:11:

  I suggest digital cables of Acoustic Zen or Kimber's Select series.
  Visit their wbsites & have a look.
  
  

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• Re: Best digital RCA cable for Chord DAC64 - Biencfg 19:31:27 05/25/03 (0)
  In Reply to: Best digital RCA cable for Chord DAC64 posted by rpinto on May 21, 2003 at 08:39:11:

  I'm using a VD Nite digital IC, and it's very nice. The Chord's BNC necessitates the use of an adapter, for which I'm using van den Hul's.
  
  

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• Re: Best digital RCA cable for Chord DAC64 - BMS 10:10:43 05/22/03 (0)
  In Reply to: Best digital RCA cable for Chord DAC64 posted by rpinto on May 21, 2003 at 08:39:11:

  IMS, between the Vecteur D-2 & the Chord, the DH Labs SilverSonic D75 is significantly less veiled & more alive than the Chord Company ic. It is such a good match that I havnt felt the need to neurotically try alternatives.
  
  

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• Re: Best digital RCA cable for Chord DAC64 - walter 04:50:13 05/22/03 (0)
  In Reply to: Best digital RCA cable for Chord DAC64 posted by rpinto on May 21, 2003 at 08:39:11:

  I don't know about the best cable(I use a Pure Note Epsilon) but with Max buffer set, my experience is that the Chord can do quite well with a less expensive input.
  
  

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• siltech G5 Golden Ridge... - kuma 14:11:39 05/21/03 (0)
  In Reply to: Best digital RCA cable for Chord DAC64 posted by rpinto on May 21, 2003 at 08:39:11:

  worked better than NBS, Cardas or I2S Digital's X60 with DAC64.
  
  

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• I have been thinking about doing what you're doing... - Sordidman 13:02:48 05/21/03 (4)
  In Reply to: Best digital RCA cable for Chord DAC64 posted by rpinto on May 21, 2003 at 08:39:11:

  can you please post your thoughts once you get the system going??

  Have you thought also about having your 9000ES modded at all??

  I am curious what the advantages would be by going with the 9000 as a transport and acquiring a good DAC, - if one could achieve the a comparable sound to a Wadia 861 or a Levinson 390s or a Moon Eclipse and get the added benefit of SACD and DVD....

  Cheers,
  
  
  

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  • Re: I have been thinking about doing what you're doing... - rpinto 01:58:09 05/22/03 (3)
    In Reply to: I have been thinking about doing what you're doing... posted by Sordidman on May 21, 2003 at 13:02:48:

    The first that comes to my mind id the price...
    I bought the DAC64 for US$2000 and none of the ones you mention cost less than the double or 3 times.

    The second is that I have demo'ed 3 or 4 integrated CDPs in the $US3000-5000 and my existent Sony with the Chord, wiped them all.

    The third is that: I can always upgrade my transport...
    
    

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    • Re: I have been thinking about doing what you're doing... - NJP 15:43:46 05/22/03 (2)
      In Reply to: Re: I have been thinking about doing what you're doing... posted by rpinto on May 22, 2003 at 01:58:09:

      This thread is bang on since I'm going through a similar decision process - do I get a great DAC for my Sony SCD-777ES or go to a Wadia, BAT, Levinson for redbook? The Chord DAC64 is certainly a possibilty.

      Out of curiosity what were the integrated players you auditioned in the $3500 price range? I've heard the Arcams, Linn Ikemi, Naim CDX2, Naim CD5, Levinson 390s, Wadia 301 and 861. My current preference for integrated CD players is a Wadia 861 or Levinson 390s. I will also try and hear the BAT VK D5SE soon.
      
      
      

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      • Re: I have been thinking about doing what you're doing... - rpinto 02:24:15 05/23/03 (1)
        In Reply to: Re: I have been thinking about doing what you're doing... posted by NJP on May 22, 2003 at 15:43:46:

        I have listened to Metronome T1-i, Gamut CD1, CEC TL1x/DX51 (my 2nd favorite) and Accustic Arts Drive1/DAC1.

        The ML390 and the Wadia 861 in Europe cost twice the others I have mentioned above. So for me....not an option :-(((
        
        

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        • Thanks... - NJP 10:55:24 05/23/03 (0)
          In Reply to: Re: I have been thinking about doing what you're doing... posted by rpinto on May 23, 2003 at 02:24:15:

          Thanks for the information and the very best of luck. Please let us know what digital i/c you end up with and how it works out for you.
          
          
          

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• Re: Best digital RCA cable for Chord DAC64 - Jwm 09:55:46 05/21/03 (0)
  In Reply to: Best digital RCA cable for Chord DAC64 posted by rpinto on May 21, 2003 at 08:39:11:

  Chord the cable company from England makes a special digital cable for this DAC. I believe it retails for 600-700 for a meter pair. They put B&C on one end and whatever you want on the other end.
  
  

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