RE: DAC 2.1 Level C with C-core output transformers

Posted by AstroSonic (A) on March 8, 2009 at 11:00:06

In Reply to: RE: DAC 2.1 Level C with C-core output transformers posted by Lilja on March 6, 2009 at 12:49:14:

I would just like to reiterate what Olof said (paraphrased): The DAC Kit 2.1 Level C with the standard IE core output transformers is an outstanding performer. Mine has the 'Signature' parts upgrades and to my ears WAY outperforms my previous DAC (a well regarded solid state 24/96 upsampler, with lots of direct coupling, and an output stage rated to drive a 600 ohm load). The 2.1 does not subjectively have as extended LF and HF, is not as detailed sounding, and (the 2.1) lacks a glow or air around the performance. However, the 2.1 is superior at separating out individual instrumental lines, has better macro and micro dynamics, individual notes have far more natural harmonic character, lacks the solid state glow (artificial air) and other electronic artifacts, and offers a far superior sense of musical flow. Now I am not going to say that the 2.1 is 'better' than my previous dac. The merit of a dac depends a great deal on system synergy, and on personal preference with respect to the virtues offered by each candidate dac. It's just that my preferences have been evolving toward minimizing electronic artifacts while maximizing dynamics, musical flow and natural harmonic richness. For me and in my system, the 2.1 (with USB input and Mac mini music server) is a major step forward. Amazingly, this is done with no oversampling, a tubed analog stage, transformer digital input, transformer I/V and coupling to the analog stage, no brick wall filter, and a transformer coupled analog output stage! As always, the proof is in the sound.

Regards,

Bob

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Topic - DAC 2.1 Level C with C-core output transformers - AstroSonic 11:25:23 03/04/09 (22)

RE: DAC 2.1 Level C with C-core output transformers - AstroSonic 10:54:31 03/05/09 (0)

RE: DAC 2.1 Level C with C-core output transformers - ClarKit 01:56:28 03/05/09 (3)

RE: DAC 2.1 Level C with C-core output transformers - xaudiomanx 06:00:19 03/05/09 (2)

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RE: DAC 2.1 Level C with C-core output transformers - ClarKit 09:56:37 03/05/09 (0)

RE: DAC 2.1 Level C with C-core output transformers - footsurg 12:53:10 03/04/09 (16)

RE: DAC 2.1 Level C with C-core output transformers - quicksound 20:00:03 03/08/09 (0)

RE: DAC 2.1 Level C with C-core output transformers - xaudiomanx 15:18:26 03/04/09 (14)

RE: DAC 2.1 Level C with C-core output transformers - footsurg 18:35:29 03/04/09 (13)

RE: DAC 2.1 Level C with C-core output transformers - xaudiomanx 18:54:15 03/04/09 (12)

RE: DAC 2.1 Level C with C-core output transformers - Peter Qvortrup 10:59:03 03/09/09 (0)

RE: DAC 2.1 Level C with C-core output transformers - DRCope 05:54:03 03/05/09 (9)

RE: DAC 2.1 Level C with C-core output transformers - xaudiomanx 06:57:00 03/05/09 (8)

RE: DAC 2.1 Level C with C-core output transformers - DRCope 07:11:17 03/05/09 (7)

RE: DAC 2.1 Level C with C-core output transformers - xaudiomanx 09:06:23 03/05/09 (6)

RE: DAC 2.1 Level C with C-core output transformers - DRCope 09:47:49 03/05/09 (5)

RE: DAC 2.1 Level C with C-core output transformers - xaudiomanx 11:48:41 03/05/09 (4)

RE: DAC 2.1 Level C with C-core output transformers - DRCope 12:39:20 03/05/09 (3)

RE: DAC 2.1 Level C with C-core output transformers - Lilja 12:49:14 03/06/09 (2)

RE: DAC 2.1 Level C with C-core output transformers - AstroSonic 11:00:06 03/08/09 (0)

RE: DAC 2.1 Level C with C-core output transformers - GTCharlie 19:11:58 03/06/09 (0)

RE: DAC 2.1 Level C with C-core output transformers - footsurg 20:18:11 03/04/09 (0)

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