Breeze Audio Sabre Dac/Pre

[Lawrence001]

Anyone fancy trying a bargain Sabre dac to keep themselves busy in the lockdown?

[Gregje]

I changed the op amps and it sounds really natural and analogue now. Haven't heard a Sabre Dac that sounds as nice as this, they're not normally my cup of tea. Can't include the new op amps at the price (there's 6 of them!) but open to discussion.

Hi Lawrence,

Which opamps have you tried/using more permanently?
There are 4 op amps for IV conversion and 2 buffers. Do you use the same type for all?

For those who consider buying it: Grab this one! I have a thread on DIY ESS9018 here. Mine comes out more expensive than asking price for this one...

[Lawrence001]

Hi Lawrence,

Which opamps have you tried/using more permanently?
There are 4 op amps for IV conversion and 2 buffers. Do you use the same type for all?

For those who consider buying it: Grab this one! I have a thread on DIY ESS9018 here. Mine comes out more expensive than asking price for this one...

Thanks, I've just tried 2 OPA637s I had put away in the last 2 buffer positions which has improved the sound even more so I've just ordered a quad from RS - nearly £100 so better be worth it.

The sale's on hold until they arrive and I burn them in a bit.

[Lawrence001]

(when I dig out the op amps again I'll look at what the other ones were)

[Lawrence001]

Back up for sale I've got WAY too much gear and I do need to start clearing it out.

£120 collected from North London or if you email me a Royal Mail/Parcelforce or UPS label I can drop it off for you.

[Lawrence001]

Bump for a bargain dac

[Lawrence001]

Sale on hold as I can probably sell my Audiolab M Dac easier to reduce my dac count. Needs must...

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[Lawrence001]

Another balanced DAC sold so this is now doing sterling service in my headphone system with 6xOPA627 opamps that cost over £150!!

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