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Audio-gd DAC-19 (1704K), if I were you.

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jusbe

In Reply to: RE: Choosing my first DAC! posted by fedocable on July 21, 2017 at 06:58:07

You can get quite a lot of DAC for US$800. This would be my choice, if they have any left.

Big J

"... only a very few individuals understand as yet that personal salvation is a contradiction in terms."

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RE: Audio-gd DAC-19 (1704K), if I were you. - fedocable 17:02:16 07/24/17 (0)
I'm considering a NFB-3 with terrific specs (chip is Sabre ES9018, same of the Burson I had in mind). My only concern is this: it's 110v 60hz, while in my country power is 220v 50hz. Of course I could always use a power adapter: could that be a problem?

Edits: 07/24/17 07/25/17
RE: Audio-gd DAC-19 (1704K), if I were you. - fedocable 16:47:02 07/24/17 (8)
Thanks for the input. I didn't know about this brand, and I'm researching it right now. Reviews and opinions are really impressive. Do you own any of their dacs?
- 1704K - jusbe 04:07:48 08/02/17 (0)
  It was a close call between the Audio-gd and the Lite Audio designs, when I came to choose. In the end, I chose the Lite Audio DAC83, as I like the design of the output stage (and the amplifying devices) and I have a Lite audio LT-1 transport.
  
  But I wouldn't hesitate to buy an Audio-gd DAC, as I see they are pretty well supported and there's a community of folk out there using them.
  
  Big J
  
  "... only a very few individuals understand as yet that personal salvation is a contradiction in terms."
- RE: Audio-gd DAC-19 (1704K), if I were you. - ahendler 14:31:00 07/25/17 (6)
  I own the Audio-GD master 7. Best dac I have ever heard
  The 19 Is better sounding then there Sabre chip based dacs
  Alan
  - RE: Audio-gd DAC-19 (1704K), if I were you. - fedocable 21:29:50 07/25/17 (5)
    I'm definitely leaning towards the Audio Gd. My only concern is the one I mentioned before: could the use of a power transformer (220-110) affect its performance...? I hope someone can answer this question!
    - RE: Audio-gd DAC-19 (1704K), if I were you. - ahendler 05:37:20 07/26/17 (4)
      Contact Audio-GD and see if they can supply a 220v version
      They sell all over the world. Maybe they can
      Alan
      - RE: Audio-gd DAC-19 (1704K), if I were you. - fedocable 05:54:51 07/26/17 (3)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Audio-gd DAC-19 (1704K), if I were you. posted by ahendler on July 26, 2017 at 05:37:20
        
        Yes they can. But the unit I have in mind is second hand sold in USA, so it will be 110v. I need to find it if that could be a problem. With some audio equipment (turntables for instance) it is, with some it ain't...
        
        Edits: 07/26/17 07/26/17
        
        RE: Audio-gd DAC-19 (1704K), if I were you. - fedocable 06:15:47 07/26/17 (2)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Audio-gd DAC-19 (1704K), if I were you. posted by fedocable on July 26, 2017 at 05:54:51
        
        What about SMSL dacs? Anyone heard those?
        This one in particular has impressive specs:
        https://www.amazon.com/SMSL-M8A-ES9028Q2M-Optical-Coaxial/dp/B06XW8WS1R/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
        
        Edits: 07/26/17 07/26/17
        
        RE: Audio-gd DAC-19 (1704K), if I were you. - bare 07:25:33 07/26/17 (1)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Audio-gd DAC-19 (1704K), if I were you. posted by fedocable on July 26, 2017 at 06:15:47
        
        A chinese dac? Really?
        
        RE: Audio-gd DAC-19 (1704K), if I were you. - fedocable 07:47:14 07/26/17 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Audio-gd DAC-19 (1704K), if I were you. posted by bare on July 26, 2017 at 07:25:33
        
        Quoting Sir Larry David: no good...? :/

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