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    Xiang Sheng DAC-01A, brand new with original packaging etc, bought in May but only tried this once or twice, didn't like it in my system.
    Cost £120 with £20 customs, will accept £130 posted UK only. Prefer paypal F&F. I'm in Sussex if you want to collect and pay cash.
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    Hi there, do you know if this works as a preamp Ok ?


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    Quote Originally Posted by beermaniac View Post
    Hi there, do you know if this works as a preamp Ok ?


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    sorry no idea, someone on here will know though.
    Current system 1210 GR. CDP - Meridian G08. Amp -Sugden A21I - Sig. Wharfedale Lintons.

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    It should if you move the internal links. But you won't want to go much above 65% if you use it this way. That is usually way louder than most will listen to.
    Mine was used at about 40 tops.
    So unless this is a different board and I doubt it very mu h, yes you can. I would advise upgrading the valve to a top quality one.. Best is the western electric version
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    Western Electric 396A valve sounds very good in this DAC
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    I know Grant disagrees but preamp mode drops SQ by quite an unreasonable amount.

    However with the WE396A in it I can put it against a seriously expensive Lampizator DAC and I find it listenable.

    That's a massive accolade I think. No it isn't as good but I am always impressed at just how good it is.
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    Thanks chaps. How easy is it to remove the jumpers?


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    Quote Originally Posted by beermaniac View Post
    Thanks chaps. How easy is it to remove the jumpers?


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    It's fiddly but doable. You will screw the SQ, though.

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    Ok, probably not for me then. I need a preamp at the moment


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    Thanks for advice


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