There have been some small technical improvements over the years but I
am not a big believer that DAC's have improved significantly in the
last 10-15 years. What has changed recently is there is a number of
very good value priced dacs that come close to matching much more
expensive DAC's.
I sell
Have there been any truly significant improvements in DAC design in the
past year or so?
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I just purchased the Channel Islands DAC VDA-2 and VAC-1. They are
running a 10th aniversery sale and are thowing in a nice digital
cable...probably better than anything I would have purchased on my own.
The package is $758 USD with free shipping in with US. Its a great DAC
and so a step up over t
jmourik;187491 Wrote:
> I ordered the GR Research stage 1 modded dac60 today, $470 + $295 =
> $765...:
> http://www.gr-research.com/components/lite_dacs.shtm
>
> jan
Seems kind of ambiguous.
I liked this bit though:
"Stage 2 mods are still undergoing testing. The price will be nearly
twice as
+1 for the Lite Dac60.
Compared the dac60 to a PS Audio DLIII today, and found them to sound
very much alike. The PS maybe a tad better in the highs, the Dac60
maybe a bit more mid-bass... But I wouldn't have survived an DBT.
The dac60 is a slightly modded-by-owner version, I ordered the GR
Resea
fkuti;186750 Wrote:
> I have received mine as well and I am experiencing exactly the same
> thing! First: absolutely rubbish, but after 100 hours there is
> significant improvement. Sound is opening and music is getting more
> involving, but not yet even near to my ex-cd-player, Arcam CD33.
>
>
dagordon;183721 Wrote:
> Just wanted to add a strong vote for the Citypulse DAC.
>
> I'm using a Citypulse with TCXO upgrade with a SB3, and the results are
> impressive. I was VERY skeptical upon first hearing it -- it sounded
> very digital, and not as resolving as the SB3's analog outs.
>
>
I have a BM Dac1 on sale or return. It's connected to a sb3 via a
non-descript coax lead, and analog out via a Chord Chysalis rca to rca
to a full Naim setup. I had a Transporter on sale or return in January
and returned it after a week feeling underwhelmed. However the sb3 with
BM Dac1 is much mo
Ben
Could you provide more info regarding your choice of the lavry?
A couple threads from Ac and AA in favor of the DAC60:
http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/index.php?topic=29670.0
http://db.audioasylum.com/cgi/m.mpl?forum=digital&n=117375&highlight=dac60&r=&session=
http://db.audioasylum.com/cg
If your budget allows $1000, then I would not hesitiate in getting the
Lavry. I auditioned a DAC-60 next to my Lavry and I'd take the Lavry
any day. The DAC-60 was nice and is a good deal for the price, but in
my opinion the Lavry is in another league.
-Ben
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I'm in the same market, looking to buy a reasonably priced ($1000
max)DAC.
So far I am favoring a Lite DAC-60 from either pacific valve or
GR-research.
Lots of fans of the DAC-60 over at audio circle and there is also a
previous thread here on people interested as well.
The price seems right (un
Just wanted to add a strong vote for the Citypulse DAC.
I'm using a Citypulse with TCXO upgrade with a SB3, and the results are
impressive. I was VERY skeptical upon first hearing it -- it sounded
very digital, and not as resolving as the SB3's analog outs.
But then I remembered all of these rep
325xi;178955 Wrote:
> Anything known how Citypulse handles jitter?
Don't know, but I am very interested also! Because I ordered SB3+
Citypulse just a few days ago! Hope to do some testing. Must find a PSU
upgrade as well.
Kind regards
Fkuti
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occam;178705 Wrote:
> The Citypulse is, IMO, a better DAC than anything until you start
> talking big bucks, $2K+
If DAC doesn't have very strong jitter handling mechanism, it will
alter its sound with different sources (different jitter spectrums and
levels).
Anything known how Citypulse handl
How would the 'Constantine'
(http://cgi.ebay.com/TDA1545-TDA1545A-Non-OS-DAC-USB-Plus-Constantine_W0QQitemZ12008418QQihZ002QQcategoryZ14978QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
compare to the others?
http://www.geocities.com/mhdtlab/constantine.pdf
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Fkuti,
In comparison to my modified Zhaolu 2.0, its far more resolving. No,
its not the equal of PhilNY's Dodson, but then again <$400 delivered
vs.$8k is a big difference.
The Citypulse is, IMO, a better DAC than anything until you start
talking big bucks, $2K+
Then again, I've not heard everyth
occam;178683 Wrote:
> No, not a LC Audio Zapfilter, but like it, a discrete output stage,
> housed in red translucent boxs.
> http://www.diykits.com.hk/dac.html
> a very, very good dac
Yes might be true. I just quoted Eddie.
Have you heard this DAC? Tell me more!
Kind regards
Fkuti
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No, not a LC Audio Zapfilter, but like it, a discrete output stage,
housed in red translucent boxs.
http://www.diykits.com.hk/dac.html
a very, very good dac
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Michael Amster;178658 Wrote:
> Does anyone have technical info about the Citypulse DAC?
>
> Specifically:
> 1. What DAC chip does it use?
> 2. What is the output topology (i.e. does it use OpAmps and which
> ones)?
> 3. What receiver does it use CS part No?
> 4. Subjectively how does it compare
I don't know the techincal details of the Citipulse, although I'm
guessing Gary knows. I strongly prefer it to the Benchmark (which I
really don't like much), but don't have an opinion of how it compares
to the Lavry (which I do like) since I have not heard them "head to
head"...
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S
Does anyone have technical info about the Citypulse DAC?
Specifically:
1. What DAC chip does it use?
2. What is the output topology (i.e. does it use OpAmps and which ones)?
3. What receiver does it use CS part No?
4. Subjectively how does it compare to frontrunners like Benchmark DAC-1
and Lavry
GaryB;176583 Wrote:
> I'm not Phil, but I was at one of the audio club meetings where he heard
> the Citypulse and I was impressed enough to buy one.
> My squeezebox is pretty heavily modified as documented in a thread
> elsewhere, and the analog output sounds considerably better than the
> sto
With my SB3, I am using the Monica2 DAC from diyparadise.com in
Malaysia. It has a single non-oversampling chip. The sound quality is
excellent. Price is 125$ + shipping! You get a fully assembled board
with "boutique" components, just have to add a 12V battery or power
supply, some connectors
PhilNYC;176489 Wrote:
> IMHO, the best "value" DAC is the Citipulse from Hong Kong. I know a
> lot of guys based in the US who have bought from here with no
> issues...
>
> http://www.diykits.com.hk/da7.2.html
That is the first time I came across a DAC with a remote control. Very
interesting.
anicca;176674 Wrote:
> Hello,
> You may want to check out the Paradisea DAC hand-built in Taiwan and
> sold only on e-bay. $530 shipped to the US.
> http://www.geocities.com/mhdtlab/
> Tube buffer and damn nice sounding DAC. It can be hard to get
> though. You have to watch e-bay and grab it
Hello,
You may want to check out the Paradisea DAC hand-built in Taiwan and
sold only on e-bay. $530 shipped to the US.
http://www.geocities.com/mhdtlab/
Tube buffer and damn nice sounding DAC. It can be hard to get
though. You have to watch e-bay and grab it fast as they go fast.
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And preferably under $750.00. That seems to be my upper limit.
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What DAC chip is the 7.2 based on? What output OPAMPs? The page does
not say...
slimkid wrote:
>PhilNYC;176548 Wrote:
>
>
>>I use a Zhaolu DAC2.0 in my office system (Zhaolu is available from the
>>same website, although the 2.0 has been replaced by the 2.5...). The
>>Citipulse is a step a
slimkid;176558 Wrote:
> Phil,
> I take it that both of these obviously outplay built in DAC in SB3? Or,
> it's about a personal preference?
Well, it's almost always about personal preference... :-)
...but yes, I would guess that most people would agree that both the
Citipulse and the Zhaolu out
Reasonable is what under a grand? I have a Bel Canto Dac 1.1 modified
by Steve Huntley of Great Northern Sound
http://www.greatnorthernsound.com/ very musical, great PRAT, can
listen to it for hours without fatigue.
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Ack! Dack 2 is a very good DAC for the money and may also tickle your
sonic palette. Excellent with Bolder modified SB3.
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slimkid;176558 Wrote:
> I take it that both of these obviously outplay built in DAC in SB3? Or,
> it's about a personal preference?
I'm not Phil, but I was at one of the audio club meetings where he
heard the Citypulse and I was impressed enough to buy one.
My squeezebox is pretty heavily modi
PhilNYC;176548 Wrote:
>
> I use a Zhaolu DAC2.0 in my office system (Zhaolu is available from the
> same website, although the 2.0 has been replaced by the 2.5...). The
> Citipulse is a step above the Zhaolu 2.0, and I don't know anyone who
> has compared it to the Zhaolu 2.5...
Phil,
I take i
Bill, I don't know much of the details of the Citipulse DAC other than
that a friend has brought one over to my place during twice (during a
local audio club meeting that I've hosted a couple of times), and both
times I was very impressed with the sound. I'd put it in the same
performance ballpar
Phil,
Can you tell us anymore on the City Pulse Dac?
I see that it has balanced out and a remote volume control - which
would be nice.
I'm assuming the volume control is in the analog domain rather than
digital.
How does it sound? Compared to a Benchmark Dac?
Nice price for what looks like a lot
IMHO, the best "value" DAC is the Citipulse from Hong Kong. I know a
lot of guys based in the US who have bought from here with no
issues...
http://www.diykits.com.hk/da7.2.html
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The Benchmark DAC1 is $795, which I know since I just bought one and am
extremely happy with it. The price of the Lavry DA10 is, as I recall,
in that area. The Stello DA220 is about $1200. All get good reviews,
there are various differences in their features and flexibility; in
terms of sound qual
What is your definition of "reasonably priced?" A figure that is
"reasonable" to me is nothing to Bill Gates but a king's ransom to an
Afghani peasant.
At the $1,000 new level you'd definitely want to include the Lavry
DA-10 in your search. The Benchmark DAC has a good reputation at that
price le
Hi have a CIAudio VDA1/VAC1 DAC & it's superb. I'd say it even has
something of an "analogue" sound about it, in a good way. Totally
transformed my system, much more than adding a mid-range (Naim)
amplifier did. I think CIAudio are making a VDA2 now, which is a lot
more expensive, but you may s
I am looking for a nice DAC that is reasonably priced. I am interested
in finished products and possibly kits (if they are fairly
straigtforward and easy). Any ideas?
Thanks!
Milton
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