Here's an interesting review of the Monica2 NOS DAC: http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue27/monica_dac.htm
This writeup pretty much corresponds to my impressions of the inexpensive Monica when used with an SB3. I sincerely recommend this DAC, especially to those who, unlike the previous poster, aren't cursed with the uncanny ability to know what a waveform will sound like just from looking at an oscilloscope trace. Must be a horrible way to live. The question of ouput level deserves attention. I happen to have some very efficient speakers (Klipsch RF5, 99 db/W) and I listen to music at moderate levels. Still, I find myself operating near the top of the volume range. I'm currently putting together a grounded-grid pre-amp to give myself a bit more room. moshulu -- moshulu ------------------------------------------------------------------------ moshulu's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6811 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26598 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
