FS: Valab DAC

[awkwardbydesign]

SOLD
I haven't used this since I bought the Teradak Chameleon (same designer) so I decided it should find a new home.
If you aren't familiar with it, it is a TDA 1543 NOS DAC, liked by many for its "analogue" sound. I like them, my CD player and the Chameleon are both NOS designs.
It is standard except for Takman carbon film I/V resistors and Valab 4.7uF polypropylene output caps. I tried a few I/V resistors and liked these, same with the caps. They are easy to change if you want to have a play. There are no leads included. All the leads I have cost more than this DAC! The mains input is a standard IEC socket.
I have just had a listen and it's still pretty good. I haven't ever tried the optical input, but I assume it works; the coax and USB inputs are fine.
I am asking for £80 inc. p&p.
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[Bigman80]

I use one of these and I'm over the moon with it. Cheap but was better than the DAC magic I heard. My opinion only of course. Very capable of creating a wonderfully detailed and rich sound. It does sound very "analogue" and never fatigues in long listening sessions. I play FLAC from my PC through it and I think it's exceptional.

GLWS

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[struth]

That will be nice... good price as they dont come up that often.

[Bigman80]

Very happy with mine Grant. Would have to be so special to dislodge it from my system.

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[hughandella]

Another fan --- infact I sold mine to Oli (above) only as I have picked up a custom made design from a v good Chinese co ....... but if this hangs around for too long I'll buy it myself as another 'back up' .... well worth a try for anyone who hasn't tried one ...... GLWTS

[montesquieu]

I had one of these too and rather rated it, at £80 it's a total bargain.

[hughandella]

apologies to all --- but I'm going to take it if still available but only if someone who hasn't tried one before is not just about to jump .... PM sent

[Bigman80]

apologies to all --- but I'm going to take it if still available but only if someone who hasn't tried one before is not just about to jump .... PM sent
Lol. Nothing says "I miss this" like buying another one [emoji6]

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[awkwardbydesign]

SOLD

[hughandella]

Lol. Nothing says "I miss this" like buying another one [emoji6]

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indeed mate - i told you i wasn't just saying i liked it ....... only other same vfm ratio I've found is NVA - this is worth a try [link removed] but dont buy it on there - message me direct, owner?designer is a 'challenge' but he does make some great gear at a great price --- this and the valeb are in same mould affordability wise ...

[Bigman80]

That NVA looks really nice. To be honest I've got no intention of removing g the Valab. I might change caps etc but not yet. I love mine.

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[Marco]

indeed mate - i told you i wasn't just saying i liked it ....... only other same vfm ratio I've found is NVA - this is worth a try http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122303852876?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 but dont buy it on there - message me direct, owner?designer is a 'challenge' but he does make some great gear at a great price --- this and the valeb are in same mould affordability wise ...

Message you direct? What's this about, Chris - are you NVA's new rep? Seems like a blatant promotion of NVA, with an unrelated item (an amp, not DAC), and on someone else's sales thread. That isn't on. You've been warned about this before.

Marco.

[hughandella]

Message you direct? What's this about, Chris - are you NVA's new rep? Seems like a blatant promotion of NVA, and on someone else's sales thread. That isn't on. You've been told about this before.

Marco.

As ever -- always looking for some conspiracy ..... I am sweet FA to do with NVA --- the link was to my ad to sell MY NVA gear on eBay that i hadn't got around to advertising on here yet ..... that is all ...... it may not have been appropriate although others highlight eBay auctions - but i cannot have made clearer i am nothing to do with NVA nor will ever be

[Marco]

As ever -- always looking for some conspiracy ..... I am sweet FA to do with NVA --- the link was to my ad to sell MY NVA gear on eBay that i hadn't got around to advertising on here yet ..... that is all ...... it may not have been appropriate although others highlight eBay auctions - but i cannot have made clearer i am nothing to do with NVA nor will ever be

As ever, I'm ensuring that members here comply with the rules! How on earth was anyone meant to know that it was YOUR ad on ebay? You never indicated that was the case. We're not mind readers!! :doh:

If you had explained the matter properly, there wouldn't have been an issue, so change your 'cheeky tone', looking to blame others for your own actions, and admit that YOU made a mistake by not explaining yourself properly, and we'll leave it there.

Also, next time don't hijack someone else's sales thread in that way, and instead start one of your own, linking to any sales you have on ebay, and there'll be no problems.

Marco.