Emotiva Stealth DC-1 DAC/Preamp Review $499
January 6, 2014 Comments Off on Emotiva Stealth DC-1 DAC/Preamp Review $499
http://www.audioholics.com/gadget-reviews/emotiva-stealth-dc-1
“That’s right, the Stealth DC-1 can be used as a two-channel preamp for a (mostly) digital system. It has not only RCA unbalanced connections but XLR balanced connections to your amps”
Electrocompaniet Classic ECD 2 D/A processor ‘Review’
December 28, 2013 Comments Off on Electrocompaniet Classic ECD 2 D/A processor ‘Review’
http://www.stereophile.com/content/electrocompaniet-classic-ecd-2-da-processor
“Tonally, the overall sounds of the Arcam and Electrocompaniet were very close with the Silverman Beethoven sonata. But again, the Arcam was slightly better at presenting the details of the room acoustic, ”
AudioQuest Dragonfly v1.2 USB Digital-Audio Converter ‘Review’ $100
December 17, 2013 Comments Off on AudioQuest Dragonfly v1.2 USB Digital-Audio Converter ‘Review’ $100
http://www.audiostream.com/content/audioquest-dragonfly-v12-usb-digital-audio-converter.
The Dragonfly sounds smoother, more relaxed, and more full bodied where the Loki sounds more lit up in comparison which in this case can be heard as a good or bad thing depending on your system and preferences
AudioQuest Dragonfly DAC Review ‘Video’
December 17, 2013 Comments Off on AudioQuest Dragonfly DAC Review ‘Video’
PS Audio Perfect Wave Transport and DAC II “Review” $4.000 each
December 7, 2013 Comments Off on PS Audio Perfect Wave Transport and DAC II “Review” $4.000 each
“Such an extraordinary specification is also an indicator of the accuracy and stability of the piezoelectric oscillators used to generate clocks in the Mk II. When I was a ham radio operator we had little cylindrical “ovens” to stabilize piezoelectric (crystal) oscillators; I’ve no idea what steps DAC designers take to achieve stability”
Woo Audio WDS-1 USB Digital-to-Analog Converter
November 20, 2013 Comments Off on Woo Audio WDS-1 USB Digital-to-Analog Converter
http://hometheaterreview.com/woo-audio-wds-1-usb-digital-to-analog-converter/
“I listened to my next album, Blues for Bighead (Mapleshade) by bass player Andy McCloud, which was recorded with very high resolution/transparency.”
Anedio D2 DAC $1230 ‘review’ and video
October 24, 2013 Comments Off on Anedio D2 DAC $1230 ‘review’ and video
http://www.head-fi.org/products/anedio-d2-dac
” It replaced my D1 which was a breakthrough product in my humble opinion – staggeringly good for the $1230 asking price”
Totaldac D1-Dual DAC “Review” $12,100
September 28, 2013 Comments Off on Totaldac D1-Dual DAC “Review” $12,100
http://www.audiostream.com/content/totaldac-d1-dual-dac
“I compared the Totaldac USB filter/cable to the Light Harmonic Lightspeed USB cable and there was a subtle difference most notably the Totaldac cable offered up a more fluid and relaxed sound”
CEntrance HiFi-M8 or Cypher Labs Theorem 720 DAC?
September 5, 2013 Comments Off on CEntrance HiFi-M8 or Cypher Labs Theorem 720 DAC?
CEntrance HiFi-M8 or Cypher Labs Theorem 720 DAC?
Sony PHA-1 (US$599) and CEntrance HiFi-M8 (US$699)
“In choosing an all-in-one solution – DAC plus headphone amplifier – you’ll need to ask yourself: do you prioritise battery life or iOS hi-resolution audio playback? “
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