WTB: Halide Design dac HD/Devilsound dac

[corelement]

Hello

I am looking for a preferably used Halide Design dac HD or a Devilsound dac Wire based DAC,

Shipped to India.

Thank you :)


http://www.stereophile.com/images/812halide.promo_.jpg

[John]

Nice DAC good luck

[corelement]

Thank you :P

Ever used/heard it John?

[John]

I heard one I was pretty impressed

[corelement]

Thanks! that means a lot coming from a proper audiophile and not just review websites :) It's got 8 voltage regulators for the 5v usb power it gets, to stabilize usb power fluctuations. Other review websites have said it's got a dark sound and very low jitter ratings. I'm looking for a dark sounding DAC and because it's so small and light, it can just be mailed overseas like a cord without much expenditure.

[John]

It sounds very good nice bass and detail

[corelement]

Still looking :)

[stinkbug]

Rahul,
I just got back from a visit to India.
I am in the process of swapping over my devilsound 2.1 snowflake dac for the halide dac hd.
If your interested my devilsound will be spare soon, it sounds great but waiting to hear the halide when it arrives
Bless

[corelement]

It sounds tempting. I was trying to aim for a used halide HD because the devilsound doesn't have async usb.

If you decide on selling it post hearing the halide hd (Curious to hear your take on the halide hd vs devilsound) and feel that you can cut me a good deal (Reason why I'm looking for used and not new) I might be interested (Would you be travelling to India again soon?)

Thank you :)

[John]

Think it might be hard to find a used version of this DAC as a relative new product
I was at this review
http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0412/usb_dac_shootout.htm

[corelement]

Oh nice! I came across that page while researching the dac :)

Yes, I think so too. The HD version is quite recent so I imagine it will be quite difficult to find a used piece.

[stinkbug]

You will indeed struggle to find such a new and highly reveiwed product used, even the mark 1 devilsound i sold last year went super fast buy now on ebay.
The snowflake is really very good, and i am sure would be perfect for most lower to middle range systems, for the money.
Will post some opinions later
Sb

[corelement]

You will indeed struggle to find such a new and highly reveiwed product used, even the mark 1 devilsound i sold last year whent super fast buy now on ebay.
The snowflake is really very good, and i am sure would be perfect for most lower to middle range systems, for the money.
Will post some opinions later
Sb

When do you get your halide hd? :)

[stinkbug]

Well, after ordering my Halide hd on december 24th there was no uk stock left, And have been told they wont be here from the US until the end of january. Damn !

[AlanS]

Try http://itemaudio.com/index.php/digital-converters/transmenu-mainmenu-75/browse/21-digital-analog-dacs.html?sef=hc&limit=20&limitstart=0

[stinkbug]

Thanks Alan,
Thats gonna be £80 more than the one i ordered with a 5m cable, think i can wait !
Audio Affair seem like nice people to do buisiness with. They also knocked off £15

[corelement]

how come you need more than one?

[stinkbug]

how come you need more than one?

I dont !

It was only a suggestion from a kind sir to source an alternative supplier. Many thanks

[0rangutan]

One on eBay now if you are still looking

[corelement]

Sadly just 10$ cheaper than $295 retail :(

[stinkbug]

I am still waiting for stock to arrive in the uk. Its 32 days now and they cant give me exact times !