Digital Drive: REVIEW: Lavry Engineering Lavry DA-10 (Black) DAC Processors by jd29631@bellsouth.net

Model:	Lavry DA-10 (Black)
Category:	DAC Processors
Suggested Retail Price:	$975
Description:	DAC with Reclocking
Manufacturer URL:	Lavry Engineering

Review by jd29631@bellsouth.net on January 13, 2010 at 15:07:47
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for the Lavry DA-10 (Black)

I've had my Lavry for about 8 months. For years I used a Musical Fidelity 308. Like all cd players, I didn't like to listen to it for a long time, but some of the music I wanted wasn't available on vinyl. I read extensively and listened some and then stumbled onto a reference to Lavry on a TAS forum. Went to Lavry's website and saw their customer list and prices and ordered a DAC 10 adapted by Lavry for rca use. This is a great value. Why spend a ton on a new player when even the most mediocre player works with the Lavry? I can stand to listen for long periods even after hearing The lowest level details are there which fleshes out the music and makes it easy to listen to. Mel's description is right on. I can now hear Mingus' base on "Money Jungle". Read the forum at their website and the tutorials.

Product Weakness:	None for me
Product Strengths:	Great sound, clear, full, detailed but not cd "etched". Stable image with exceptional soundstage.

Associated Equipment for this Review:

Amplifier: Marsh 400
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): C-J CT 5
Sources (CDP/Turntable): Nottingham 294 w.294 arm
Speakers: Dunlavy SC IV
Cables/Interconnects: Harmonic Tech and Kimber Hero
Music Used (Genre/Selections): jazz, classical, rock
Room Size (LxWxH): 18 x 16 x 7'8
Time Period/Length of Audition: 8 months
Other (Power Conditioner etc.): Shunyata and Monster 3500
Type of Audition/Review: Product Owner

Amplifier:	Marsh 400
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	C-J CT 5
Sources (CDP/Turntable):	Nottingham 294 w.294 arm
Speakers:	Dunlavy SC IV
Cables/Interconnects:	Harmonic Tech and Kimber Hero
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	jazz, classical, rock
Room Size (LxWxH):	18 x 16 x 7'8
Time Period/Length of Audition:	8 months
Other (Power Conditioner etc.):	Shunyata and Monster 3500
Type of Audition/Review:	Product Owner