[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Lite Audio DAC-60 thinking about getting one..
I ordered mine (trusting your judgement) from GR yesterday -- pkfox pkfox's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5346 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20789 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Lite Audio DAC-60 thinking about getting one..
crooner Wrote: It's a great DAC for the price. I recommend it! I have had my lite dac60 for a few weeks now (shipped direct from HK to the UK) and I must say I'm impressed with the build and the sound. With no UK dealership service may be a problem, but then it is half the price of other comprable offerings. It's a little hard to do direct A/B comparisons with a naked SB3 as I found SB's analog volume to be quite low, making it hard to do A/B's with a CD too. As best I could I compared the Dac60 to the SB and must say there was much more atmoshpere with the dac60, and I did (sorry cliche warning) find myself tapping feet and fingers. Do you leave yours on all the time?, if so what's the expected lifetime of the tubes?. Regards, Derek -- DerekDenyer DerekDenyer's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3479 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20789 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Lite Audio DAC-60 thinking about getting one..
Hi, I am glad you like yours. Mine keeps getting better and better. I upgraded the coupling caps with Sonicaps and added a pair of Amperex 6DJ8 Bugle Boys from the early 1960s. Sound quality improved considerably. I usually power mine up two hours before any serious listening. I only left it running 24 hours at the beginning to break it in. -- crooner crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20789 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Lite Audio DAC-60 thinking about getting one..
i'm curious about this one. i'm also looking at the mhdtlab models. -- gobikey gobikey's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3804 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20789 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Lite Audio DAC-60 thinking about getting one..
It's a great DAC for the price. I recommend it! -- crooner Squeezebox 3 Lite Audio DAC60 tube DAC Pioneer SX-1980 Vandersteen 2Ce Signature Vandersteen 2W crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20789 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Lite Audio DAC-60 thinking about getting one..
Well folks, my DAC-60 arrived today. It was shipped by air courier directly from Hong Kong. I unpacked it and it's indeed one quality unit. Super thick brushed aluminum faceplate. Thicker than my ARC PH3's!! High quality glass epoxy PCB. Extruded aluminum heatsinks for all regulators. Parts quality is extremely good. It came with EH 6922 tubes. I plan to change them to Bugle Boys later. First I want to see how it sounds with the stock tubes. I placed some white Scotch adhesive putty (same as blu-tack) on top of the quartz crystal (hurts nothing to try and it's cheap!). I also added a couple of damping rings to the tubes (from my PH3 preamp). I didn't have any quality 75 ohm digital cable on had so I bought a nice Sonic Euphoria cable from the folks at Jeff's Sound Values here in San Diego. 65 bucks for a .6 m length. Looks like a million bucks. Massive cable. So heavy it tilted the Squeezebox to one side! I had to put some Scotch adhesive feet to support it. I fired the unit up and it immediately locked to the SB3's digital signal. First impressions are quite promising. Sound is much smoother than the SB3's internal DAC and analog buffer. Midrange character is also more laid back, less forward so to speak. I'll let it cook for a while before critical listening... Here are some shots I took of the DAC-60, SB3 and my system. picture 1: +---+ |Filename: lite1.jpg| |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=907| +---+ -- crooner crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20789 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Lite Audio DAC-60 thinking about getting one..
How much of a difference is there and how would you describe it. I know the K variety goes for 60%+ more then the standard one and the specs don't seem to be that different. Not sure I understand the difference. -- Machine Machine's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3900 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20789 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Lite Audio DAC-60 thinking about getting one..
the K version is just the highest grade. I guess the ones that spec better during production. This has been going on with DACs since the early days. Remember the Philips TDA-1541A Crown, their highest grade. It was used in my old McIntosh MCD7007 CD player and scores of other high-end digital gear. I asked the K chip question to Danny of GR Research. He said that all of these DACs are marked the same from the factory. The only difference being a couple of white dots painted on the chip surface, to indicate the higher grade. -- crooner crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20789 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Lite Audio DAC-60 thinking about getting one..
No, I have not used one with a squeeze box - although I hear talk of many folks using the non-oversampling Lite DAC AH with devices like these. I think my friend got it at some online store with a 30 day money back guarantee and a warranty. -- Bluemeteor Bluemeteor's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3869 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20789 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Lite Audio DAC-60 thinking about getting one..
Just ordered the DAC-60 $470 including air shipping from GR Research. Can't wait to get it. I'll keep you guys posted! -- crooner crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20789 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Lite Audio DAC-60 thinking about getting one..
crooner Wrote: If I am getting an outboard DAC, might as well get a quality one, preferably tube. I'm enjoying the way your whole DAC adventure is unfolding. I can't afford anything right now, so I get to 'listen vicariously' through you. Keep up the good work crooner :) -- Skunk Skunk's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20789 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Lite Audio DAC-60 thinking about getting one..
Thanks Skunk. I figure I will ordering by next week. I'll keep everybody posted! :-) -- crooner crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20789 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Lite Audio DAC-60 thinking about getting one..
Is it much expensive to buy it outside China? For a lite DAC 72, it is about US$230 (not include delievery cost) in HK. -- hkfind hkfind's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2648 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20789 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Lite Audio DAC-60 thinking about getting one..
Yeah I guess there's a markup compared to the price in China or HK. But even so it's still a bargain IMO. -- crooner crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20789 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Lite Audio DAC-60 thinking about getting one..
hkfind Wrote: Is it much expensive to buy it outside China? For a lite DAC 72, it is about US$230 (not include delievery cost) in HK. I believe the only way for westerners to order Lite Audio direct from HK is DIYclub.biz, where the price for DAC60 is $368 and DAC72 is $295, neither price included shipping which I imagine would add almost $100. -- Skunk Skunk's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20789 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Lite Audio DAC-60 thinking about getting one..
That makes GR prices a bargain then! I'd love to order the DAC-60 right away, but the bills keep coming. Such is life! -- crooner crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20789 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Lite Audio DAC-60 thinking about getting one..
At present, most of the Audiophiles are talk about the DIYeden DAC especially DIYEDEN Great March, it is about US$190. I haven't got one since I have a hi-end DIY Tube DAC. It got very good comment from audiophiles and I think that it is worth to try at this price. You can know more from this site in Hong Kong: http://vocativeaudio.com/ -- hkfind hkfind's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2648 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20789 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Lite Audio DAC-60 thinking about getting one..
Speaking of chinese DAC's there are number of happy customers of ebay seller mhdtlab. I own two of his dacs and think they're great. Technically he is from Taiwan. -Dan -- dwc dwc's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1892 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20789 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Lite Audio DAC-60 thinking about getting one..
hkfind Wrote: At present, most of the Audiophiles are talk about the DIYeden DAC especially DIYEDEN Great March, it is about US$190. http://vocativeaudio.com/ That site seems to be run by the same person as DIYclub (judging by the way it loads and looks) . Thanks for the link though, I'm curious how it implements USB input if you can translate any links for me. -- Skunk Skunk's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20789 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Lite Audio DAC-60 thinking about getting one..
There was a discussion about a modded version of this DAC over at AudioCircle. http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/viewtopic.php?t=25007 Also, if you go to the GR forum at AudioCircle, there is a lot of interest in this DAC. -- LejfK LejfK's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3773 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20789 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Lite Audio DAC-60 thinking about getting one..
Thanks I'll check it out. I am listening to my SB3 via the analog outputs and it indeed sounds very nice to my ears. If I am getting an outboard DAC, might as well get a quality one, preferably tube. I want something that really is an improvement. The smaller DACs are nice but I don't think they'll sound significantly better than the SB3's Burr Brown. -- crooner crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20789 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Lite Audio DAC-60 thinking about getting one..
The same DAC is available through GR Research. http://www.gr-research.com/components/lite_dacs.htm -- LejfK LejfK's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3773 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20789 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Lite Audio DAC-60 thinking about getting one..
Thanks for the link. I am thinking about going with GR research since they seem more professional, at least the webpage presentation. They also ship by air directly from the factory, so the product is probably the latest. -- crooner crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20789 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Lite Audio DAC-60 thinking about getting one..
watch ebay for those. I passed up bidding on a dac-60 when the bidding went over 300 (about 6mo. ago), but it went for under 350 shipped, new. Hell of a bargin with that faceplate :) The seller was a dealer out of the US, maybe poth or pacific audio or something- who also sells them new. Buy in the US in case you need service, IMO. edit: it's pacific valve co. that sells new -on sale now-, and sometimes on ebay. http://store.pacificvalve.us/ltdac60.html -- Skunk Skunk's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20789 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Lite Audio DAC-60 thinking about getting one..
That's the page I was browsing. Price is about right sans shipping. There's also an outfit shipping directly from the factory. Given the increase in quality of Chinese goods in recent years (I am typing this on a Chinese made laptop), I am confident this unit will be good buy. -- crooner crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20789 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
