SW1X Audio Design DAC 1 Signature with high grade caps AN Kaiser & Black Gates

[WESTLOWER]

Very Regretfully For sale
SW1X Audio Design DAC 1 Signature with high grade Audio Note Kaisei and Black Gate capacitors and fully Solid Silver Wired.


Dr. Slawa (SW1X) Roschkow no longer makes this Limited Edition Signature DAC1 with these very high grade caps, the closest he makes to this version is the new 'Special'version.

The specs of the one offered here are very similar to the DAC 1 Special, except for This Signature DAC 1 comes in a smaller chassis and therefore has no tube rectification in the B+ power supply. Spec is in the link below
http://sw1xad.co.uk/product/sw1x-dac-i-special-2/


For reference, the Signature version of the DAC 1when last produced was GBP £2040

I have had this wonderfully unique piece of Audio in my system for 3 years without a hitch.

The sound is as close to high end analogue as I wanted and really is a special product. The sound is very cohesive, smooth without grain and is very dynamic without edge.

These SW1X DACs don't come up for sale used very often as users simple hold on to them as they are so good. The Signature version was a real sweet spot in the SW1X range

I think it's a steal at the price of £900 including UK delivery insured well packed in a suitable box (Dr. Slawa doesn't do boxes)

It's in fantastic used condition, no marks on face plate at all, there is a tiny mark on the top edge of one of the sides, it is NOT visible from front and I only point it out for total clarity

I also have a
Schiit Eitr - USB TO SPDIF CONVERTER for sale
I can bundle that in with the SW1X Signature DAC1 for £90 (no box)
or £120 on it's own (£10 del)
(Priority to the DAC purchaser)

https://www.schiit-europe.com/index.php/eitr-usb-to-spdif-converter.html


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Schiit Eitr - USB TO SPDIF CONVERTER
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[Mr Underhill]

A friend of mine reviewed the base model, and thought it compared well with his Audio Note DAC 2.1, a damn fine bit of kit. This looks like a bit of a bargian. GLWTS.

[petrat]

Listened to this very dac on numerous occasions ... it's really very good.
Whoever snaps it up will be getting proper value for money imo.

[bumpy]

I owned this very model at the start of my journey with SWIX. It was a big step up on anything I had heard before - well mannered with a kind of youthful exuberance and a breakthrough moment in terms of NOS Dacs.

This is now something of a collectors item, as Slawa still builds and voices all his own kit at present. He has plenty of orders for the more expensive DACs etc and due to time constrains this model has unfortunately fallen off the chart.

Recommended.

[WESTLOWER]

it certainly is a serious DAC, it delivers far more than I thought digital could in the respect of sheer involvement and musicality.
As you say they are not made to this high spec any longer at this performance level in the range. I will seriously miss it. Anyone who's been over to WESTLOWER mansions will vouch for how it presents music.

[loonytunes]

it certainly is a serious DAC, it delivers far more than I thought digital could in the respect of sheer involvement and musicality.
As you say they are not made to this high spec any longer at this performance level in the range. I will seriously miss it. Anyone who's been over to WESTLOWER mansions will vouch for how it presents music.

So tempted - I've always wanted to try one of these designs. How does it compare with a Chord Qutest or Metrum Octave? Either way - I am still very tempted ....

[loonytunes]

I owned this very model at the start of my journey with SWIX. It was a big step up on anything I had heard before - well mannered with a kind of youthful exuberance and a breakthrough moment in terms of NOS Dacs.

This is now something of a collectors item, as Slawa still builds and voices all his own kit at present. He has plenty of orders for the more expensive DACs etc and due to time constrains this model has unfortunately fallen off the chart.

Recommended.

The DAC III special must sound amazing - that's got the TDA1541 installed I believe - my favourite chip of all time. I still get musical juices from an Arcam Black Box 1 which houses the same chip.

[WESTLOWER]

So tempted - I've always wanted to try one of these designs. How does it compare with a Chord Qutest or Metrum Octave? Either way - I am still very tempted ....

I actually had the Metrum octave mk2
Which for me at the time was a fine performer, a bit polished sound wise but ok.
SW1X DACs are in another galaxy! And so it should be, at getting on for well over £2,000
And stuffed with top spec Caps. Really the Metrum Octave isn’t close in quality.
This has all the class, push and dynamics without the grain or edge.

Those attributes are in the DNA of all Dr. Slawa’s DACs, I say that with total confidence.

[loonytunes]

I actually had the Metrum octave mk2
Which for me at the time was a fine performer, a bit polished sound wise but ok.
SW1X DACs are in another galaxy! And so it should be, at getting on for well over £2,000
And stuffed with top spec Caps. Really the Metrum Octave isn’t close in quality.
This has all the class, push and dynamics without the grain or edge.

Those attributes are in the DNA of all Dr. Slawa’s DACs, I say that with total confidence.

I just wonder what the heck you are replacing this with ?

[bumpy]

The DAC III special must sound amazing - that's got the TDA1541 installed I believe - my favourite chip of all time.

It certainly does sound amazing. I stated off my journey with the DAC 1 when Slawa first started out, and even before he had brought improved models to market. I saw the evolution of, and then bought the DAC II followed by the DAC III. Each time I persuaded myself that the sound was so good that it couldn't be improved on, but Slawa proved me wrong. Being on a pension I have to avoid listening to his top DAC models, whilst I await evolution of his power amp range which I hope will be single ended triodes.

[loonytunes]

It certainly does sound amazing. I stated off my journey with the DAC 1 when Slawa first started out, and even before he had brought improved models to market. I saw the evolution of, and then bought the DAC II followed by the DAC III. Each time I persuaded myself that the sound was so good that it couldn't be improved on, but Slawa proved me wrong. Being on a pension I have to avoid listening to his top DAC models, whilst I await evolution of his power amp range which I hope will be single ended triodes.

His power amps 'might' be single ended triodes - but looking at Slawa's profile - he will use what sounds best rather than latch onto the idealism of single ended triodes I would imagine.

[WESTLOWER]

SW1X SIGNATURE DAC 1
still available at less than half price

[bumpy]

His power amps 'might' be single ended triodes - but looking at Slawa's profile - he will use what sounds best rather than latch onto the idealism of single ended triodes I would imagine.

Correct :) He will only market gear that meets his high standards.

[loonytunes]

SW1X SIGNATURE DAC 1
still available at less than half price

Yes and I want it! It's just nudging a few hundred over my Hi-Fi savings at the mo'.

Lovely DAC for anyone lucky enough to own it.

[Philiphifi]

It certainly does sound amazing. I stated off my journey with the DAC 1 when Slawa first started out, and even before he had brought improved models to market. I saw the evolution of, and then bought the DAC II followed by the DAC III. Each time I persuaded myself that the sound was so good that it couldn't be improved on, but Slawa proved me wrong. Being on a pension I have to avoid listening to his top DAC models, whilst I await evolution of his power amp range which I hope will be single ended triodes.

i guess the problem with buying expensive used equipment is that other than opinions, I have no idea what it sounds like.

[WESTLOWER]

i guess the problem with buying expensive used equipment is that other than opinions, I have no idea what it sounds like.

It’s a high end component that has been reviewed independently with very high praise.
More than enough people are familiar with SW1X and their products

Can I remind you This is a sales thread please, and not a debate on how to ascertain how to judge SQ of used Hifi
Please can we stick to the topic. Cheers

This fantastic DAC is still available.

[Philiphifi]

It’s a high end component that has been reviewed independently with very high praise.
More than enough people are familiar with SW1X and their products

Can I remind you This is a sales thread please, and not a debate on how to ascertain how to judge SQ of used Hifi
Please can we stick to the topic. Cheers

This fantastic DAC is still available.

sorry I didn't mean to start a debate. I am in search of a high quality dac for a second system. I sold my wadia a few months ago and I am not familiar with this brand although I have owned, built and used Audio note equipment before but as you say, it's not a place to find out about the equipment. Good luck with the sale.

[WESTLOWER]

sorry I didn't mean to start a debate. I am in search of a high quality dac for a second system. I sold my wadia a few months ago and I am not familiar with this brand although I have owned, built and used Audio note equipment before but as you say, it's not a place to find out about the equipment. Good luck with the sale.


Ok Thanks.

Take a punt!
I’m Guaranteeing you wouldn’t be disappointed if Audio Note DACs have impressed you.
Dr. Slawa has taken a lot from Peter Qvortrup approach ...

http://sw1xad.co.uk/what-is-different-about-products-of-sw1x/

http://sw1xad.co.uk/interview-published-on-dagogo/

[WESTLOWER]

this great well reviewed, high spec NOS DAC is still available.
great price to boot

[WESTLOWER]

This superb sounding very high spec capped DAC is still available

I am dropping the price to £850 Delivered in UK

[WESTLOWER]

Schiit Eitr - USB TO SPDIF CONVERTER sold

SW1X DAC 1 Signature Still available at £850 Delivered in UK

[This boy can wait]

Thanks for the Eitr Adam - packed carefully and posted very quickly! Good luck with the DAC1 Signature sale!

[WESTLOWER]

Thanks Stef

SW1X DAC SIGNATURE STILL AVAILABLE
A BARGAIN AT £850 DELIVERED IN UK

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[bumpy]

This may be relevant.

SW1X Product Warranty

SW1X warrants all DAC and pre-amplifier products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for 5 years from the original date of purchase and agrees to cover the cost of parts and associated labour required to correct such defects, subject to terms & conditions. Any valves supplied with the unit are warranted for three months from the original date of purchase. If the product fails in normal domestic use and during the Warranty period due to the above described faults or defects, SW1X Audio Design will, at its discretion, repair or replace the item free of charge within a reasonable time once it has been returned to SW1X Audio Design factory or an appointed dealer or service engineer.

[WESTLOWER]

This may be relevant.

SW1X Product Warranty

SW1X warrants all DAC and pre-amplifier products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for 5 years from the original date of purchase and agrees to cover the cost of parts and associated labour required to correct such defects, subject to terms & conditions. Any valves supplied with the unit are warranted for three months from the original date of purchase. If the product fails in normal domestic use and during the Warranty period due to the above described faults or defects, SW1X Audio Design will, at its discretion, repair or replace the item free of charge within a reasonable time once it has been returned to SW1X Audio Design factory or an appointed dealer or service engineer.


thanks chris
i didn't realise this...

so yes, this warranty offered by SW1X applies to this DAC1 Signature :)

[WESTLOWER]

DAC NOW SOLD
Thanks