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RE: I've replaced 5532s in several components

I'm unsure if I have the nads to attempt removal of the tiny SOIC op amps in the Tascam. But the unit has a bipolar PS of 7812/7912 three pin regulators. I'll try Belleson regs in those positions.

My opinion is that the ADC in the Tascam unit is special, but that its DAC is just average. You need a better DSD DAC to "hear" these recordings.

The only potentially superior alternatives that I can find for recording to DSD are the Merging Technologies Hapi($5.5K) and the Playback Designs Pinot($10K+). The Tascam is a bargain. Anyone with a DSD DAC who is contemplating recording their vinyl should feel free to mail me an SD card that I will populate with sample tracks and return.


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  • RE: I've replaced 5532s in several components - Dave Garretson 07:17:02 05/10/17 (1)

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