Longdog Audio VDt1 DAC Hi-Fi Choice 5 Star Review

[MCRU]

Officially launched at the Whittlebury Show, the Londog Audio VDt1 24/192 DSD DAC is reviewed in this months Hi-Fi Choice magazine.

http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt309/themainsman/LDA/MP__22006_zps2c4dabdb.jpg (http://www.mains-cables-r-us.co.uk/dac-s-headphone-amplifiers/614-longdog-audio-vdt1-dac.html)

Please feel free to download and print the review or indeed go and buy the magazine, we are delighted that the DAC receives 5 stars and
a recommended badge. In stock with the MCRU 30 day no quibble money back guarantee.

The review is here. (http://www.mains-cables-r-us.co.uk/siteuploads/dacreview.pdf)

More information on the DAC is on the mcru website (http://www.mains-cables-r-us.co.uk/dac-s-headphone-amplifiers/614-longdog-audio-vdt1-dac.html)

The DAC costs £3650.00

[StanleyB]

Hi Dave, if there is anyone you know who intends to do a bake off with the Longdog then please let me know.

[Ali Tait]

Nick will bring one to the next Owston Stan, in November.

[SPS]

Be good to hear it Ali, not long now...

[MCRU]

been done once at my show, the other dac was poor in comparison but I will not say which one it was

have you read david price's review?

I have in the house currently....

m-dac
q-dac
bushmaster
r-dac
mytek dac

I have listened to them all and used linears with those that accept one

[MCRU]

Nick will bring one to the next Owston Stan, in November.

quite correct fella, and feast your eyes on the box!

http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt309/themainsman/LDA/box_zps4d5f98bd.jpg

[Ali Tait]

If you've a spare one knocking about Dave, I'll take it off you hands! :eyebrows:

[Ali Tait]

Be good to hear it Ali, not long now...

Yes indeed Steve, looking forward to it.

[Spectral Morn]

Looks interesting - good review.

I would have thought an AMR DP777 the more logical DAC to compare it too, as the price is not too far apart - that would be an interesting comparison.


Regards Neil

[Yomanze]

From the review: "Digital geeks will know what
I’m talking about when I say that
it reminds me of the old Philips
TD1541(sic)-equipped eighties CD
players, which seemed to make every
piece of music you played on them
sound dramatic – epic, even."

Yes, we do. ;)

[Big Vern]

David,

Had a listen to the DAC and Nick's phonostage in the Longdog room at Whittlebury - a very musical, liquid presentation - and it's very nicely put together.

I'd love to hear the Longdog 'reference' preamp, 'cause something tells me it would be simply amazing!

Best Wishes, Bud,

Paul.

[Yomanze]

Looks interesting - good review.

I would have thought an AMR DP777 the more logical DAC to compare it too, as the price is not too far apart - that would be an interesting comparison.

Regards Neil

Definitely, along with Audio Note, Consonance players, Lampizator, Audial etc....

In any case great LDA logo & always a supporter of British cottage HiFi look forward to hearing this unit. :)

[Ali Tait]

David,

Had a listen to the DAC and Nick's phonostage in the Longdog room at Whittlebury - a very musical, liquid presentation - and it's very nicely put together.

I'd love to hear the Longdog 'reference' preamp, 'cause something tells me it would be simply amazing!

Best Wishes, Bud,

Paul.

If by that you mean the Little Martha pre, then yes it is. Astonishingly good.

[Big Vern]

If by that you mean the Little Martha pre, then yes it is. Astonishingly good.

Yes, that's the one...you have confirmed my suspicions

[Ali Tait]

I've only heard it once, at a previous Owston. It's one of those bits of kit that you only need to hear for a few seconds to know it stands head and shoulders above everything else, at least that I've heard to date.

[realysm42]

Well done Nick, done yourself proud there.

[The Black Adder]

Nice one Nick... It looks superb too.

[Yomanze]

It looks almost as superb as Nick's beard on the interview pic for the review.

[Ali Tait]

That's why we call him the White Wizard!

[NRG]

I've only heard it once, at a previous Owston. It's one of those bits of kit that you only need to hear for a few seconds to know it stands head and shoulders above everything else, at least that I've heard to date.

Indeed, sumptuous it was...will be interesting to do DAC shoot out at Owston for a bit of fun in November if we can...

[Ali Tait]

Aye Neal, be good. Maybe on the Sunday if you're going both days?

[NRG]

I normally like to get back on the Sunday but could delay it a few hours so we can compare...

[Ali Tait]

Cool, we'll see what happens.

[realysm42]

I'd just like to add that Nicks a top guy, absolutely top class customer service and patience :yesbruv:

[Wakefield Turntables]

I'd just lie to add that Nicks a top guy, absolutely top class customer service and patience :yesbruv:

I think Martin means "like" rather than lie :lol: I've made some real howlers using my iPad. Nick is certainly a great guy and has helped repair some of my kit in the past.

[realysm42]

:doh: Thanks Andrew!

[Wakefield Turntables]

:rfl:

[Gazjam]

Indeed, sumptuous it was...will be interesting to do DAC shoot out at Owston for a bit of fun in November if we can...

Enjoyed the last Dac shootout Neal, do you have the new Bushmaster?
Done a few upgrades to my Young and PSU, will bring it along.

Congrats on the review Nick, well deserved.

[MCRU]

I'd just like to add that Nicks a top guy, absolutely top class customer service and patience :yesbruv:

yes well he would need lots of patience with you bruv :ner:

[MCRU]

The official Longdog Audio youtube video is out now for all to see, wow that Techie looks cool too! :)

Here it is (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aX_OYXPz8O0)

[MCRU]

Beside the HiFi Pig recommended badge the LDA DAC has been reviewed by Jason Kennedy on his own site "The Ear" quite pleased that he likes the DAC very much.

Here is (http://www.the-ear.net/gear/longdog-audio-vdt1) the short review, a more comprehensive review will feature in Hi-Fi+ very shortly (I hope).

http://www.the-ear.net/sites/default/files/styles/page_image/public/gear/longdog-dac-BB-eps.jpg