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I'm Lawrence.
After 30 mins or so one channel started distorting, got worse as it warmed up, very disappointed as it sounded so nice at first. There was also a distinctive "cooking" smell emanating from it. Good job I used PayPal goods.Originally Posted by Lawrence001
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I'm Joe.
I had the TEAC UD-H01, now I have the little Meridian Explorer 2 USB DAC, and I'm soon to try out (Sunday) the onboard DAC on the XTZ AP100D3 amp that is on its way.
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I'm Eamonn.
Used to own the Audiolab M DAC+ which I thought couldn't be bested in my set up, but now got an RME ADI2 and it's fantastic! well worth it at twice the price
Accuphase C2420 pre P4200 poweramp, Electrocompaniet EMC1UP, Sonos Connect, Innuous ZENith MKIII, RME ADI2, Harbeth 40th anniversary SHL5 Plus
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Location: Warrington
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I'm Neil.
It appears that a lot of PT gear hasn’t aged well. Shame.
Mana Acoustics Racks / Bright Star IsoNodes Decoupling >> Allo DigiOne Player >> Pedja Rogic's Audial Model S DAC + Pioneer PL-71 turntable / Vista Audio phono-1 mk II / Denon PCL-5 headshell / Reson Reca >> LFD DLS >> LFD PA2M (SE) >> Royd RR3s.
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I'm Justin.
Been using the Lite Audio DAC83 for a few years, along with the Lite Audio LT-1 transport. Lite Audio provide(d) DACs to Monarchy Audio who release them under their own brand.
The DAC83 uses 4x 1704UK DAC chips (which are true 24 bit DACs and actually are two DACs in each mono chip). The power supply is outboard (on the left, third shelf in the photo) and connected by two umbilical cords. The output stage is balanced and uses the same amplifying devices that were used in the original Audio Innovations Alto amp, and is Class A. Transport connections are AES-EBU, RCA, Toslink, I2S (RJ45) and either at 44.1kHz or 96kHz. Audio outputs are wither AES-EBU or RCA. Lite Audio also have a separate RCA to USB converter, one of which I have but have not yet used. Often listen to CDs via I2S, upsampled to 96kHz but also use a glass fibre Toslink cable for 44.1kHz and also sounds great.
Prior to this, I had a Marantz CD7 and a SONY SCD-1. The DAC 83 comfortably supercedes them. If I were looking for a replacement - and I am not - I would want to consider a vintage multibit Esoteric or Spectral of some kind.
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I'm Grant.
niceBeen using the Lite Audio DAC83 for a few years, along with the Lite Audio LT-1 transport. Lite Audio provide(d) DACs to Monarchy Audio who release them under their own brand.
The DAC83 uses 4x 1704UK DAC chips (which are true 24 bit DACs and actually are two DACs in each mono chip). The power supply is outboard (on the left, third shelf in the photo) and connected by two umbilical cords. The output stage is balanced and uses the same amplifying devices that were used in the original Audio Innovations Alto amp, and is Class A. Transport connections are AES-EBU, RCA, Toslink, I2S (RJ45) and either at 44.1kHz or 96kHz. Audio outputs are wither AES-EBU or RCA. Lite Audio also have a separate RCA to USB converter, one of which I have but have not yet used. Often listen to CDs via I2S, upsampled to 96kHz but also use a glass fibre Toslink cable for 44.1kHz and also sounds great.
Prior to this, I had a Marantz CD7 and a SONY SCD-1. The DAC 83 comfortably supercedes them. If I were looking for a replacement - and I am not - I would want to consider a vintage multibit Esoteric or Spectral of some kind.
Regards,
Grant.... ؠ ......Don't be such a big girl's blouse
I've said it before and I'll say it again: democracy simply-doesn't-work.... ..... ...... ...... ................... ..... ..... ..... ..... .....
FIIO K7 BT, M11 PLUS, BTR7, KA5 - OPPO BDP-103D - PANASONIC UB450 - PANASONIC 4K ULTRA HD TV - PIXEL 6 - AVANTREE LR BLUETOOTH - 2* X600 SOUNDCORE - HEADPHONES INCLUDE, FIIO, NURAPHONES', FOCAL, OPPO, BOSE, CAMBRIDGE, BOWER & WILKINS, DEVIALET, MARSHALL, SONY, MITCHELL & JOHNSTON - 2*ZBOOK'S- MERCURY BD ROM, ROON, QOBUZ, TIDAL, PLEX, CYBERLINK, JRIVER - MULTI HDD'S -
Oh my god! There's nothing wrong with the bidet is there?
“Nothing discloses real character like the use of power. It is easy for the weak to be gentle. Most people can bear adversity. But if you wish to know what a man really is, give him power. This is the supreme test. It is the glory of Lincoln that, having almost absolute power, he never abused it, except on the side of mercy".
“You see these dictators on their pedestals, surrounded by the bayonets of their soldiers and the truncheons of their police ... yet in their hearts there is unspoken fear. They are afraid of words and thoughts: words spoken abroad, thoughts stirring at home -- all the more powerful because forbidden -- terrify them. A little mouse of thought appears in the room, and even the mightiest potentates are thrown into panic.”
"You don't have free will. You have the appearance of free will.”
“There's a war out there, old friend. A world war. And it's not about who's got the most bullets. It's about who controls the information. What we see and hear, how we work, what we think... it's all about the information!”
***SMILE, BE HAPPY***
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I'm Grant.
yeah they are nice dacs; well thought of
Regards,
Grant
I've said it before and I'll say it again: democracy simply-doesn't-work.... ..... ...... ...... ................... ..... ..... ..... ..... .....
FIIO K7 BT, M11 PLUS, BTR7, KA5 - OPPO BDP-103D - PANASONIC UB450 - PANASONIC 4K ULTRA HD TV - PIXEL 6 - AVANTREE LR BLUETOOTH - 2* X600 SOUNDCORE - HEADPHONES INCLUDE, FIIO, NURAPHONES', FOCAL, OPPO, BOSE, CAMBRIDGE, BOWER & WILKINS, DEVIALET, MARSHALL, SONY, MITCHELL & JOHNSTON - 2*ZBOOK'S- MERCURY BD ROM, ROON, QOBUZ, TIDAL, PLEX, CYBERLINK, JRIVER - MULTI HDD'S -
Oh my god! There's nothing wrong with the bidet is there?
“Nothing discloses real character like the use of power. It is easy for the weak to be gentle. Most people can bear adversity. But if you wish to know what a man really is, give him power. This is the supreme test. It is the glory of Lincoln that, having almost absolute power, he never abused it, except on the side of mercy".
“You see these dictators on their pedestals, surrounded by the bayonets of their soldiers and the truncheons of their police ... yet in their hearts there is unspoken fear. They are afraid of words and thoughts: words spoken abroad, thoughts stirring at home -- all the more powerful because forbidden -- terrify them. A little mouse of thought appears in the room, and even the mightiest potentates are thrown into panic.”
"You don't have free will. You have the appearance of free will.”
“There's a war out there, old friend. A world war. And it's not about who's got the most bullets. It's about who controls the information. What we see and hear, how we work, what we think... it's all about the information!”
***SMILE, BE HAPPY***
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Location: Much Wenlock
Posts: 1,524
I'm Gary.
Had the Jolida Glass FX Tube DAC II currently running Siemans valves, had it quite a while has the Clarity caps upgrade. Very analogue sound quality.
The reports on the Topping D30 made me interested, bought one used, sounded good. So connected via Linear Power Supply. Surprisingly good performance hike.
Different SQ but very listenable.
Gary
It is easier to seek forgiveness than to ask permission
Rules are meant for the obedience of fools and the guidance of wise men
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I'm Grant.
Quite a few jolidas.
Regards,
Grant
I've said it before and I'll say it again: democracy simply-doesn't-work.... ..... ...... ...... ................... ..... ..... ..... ..... .....
FIIO K7 BT, M11 PLUS, BTR7, KA5 - OPPO BDP-103D - PANASONIC UB450 - PANASONIC 4K ULTRA HD TV - PIXEL 6 - AVANTREE LR BLUETOOTH - 2* X600 SOUNDCORE - HEADPHONES INCLUDE, FIIO, NURAPHONES', FOCAL, OPPO, BOSE, CAMBRIDGE, BOWER & WILKINS, DEVIALET, MARSHALL, SONY, MITCHELL & JOHNSTON - 2*ZBOOK'S- MERCURY BD ROM, ROON, QOBUZ, TIDAL, PLEX, CYBERLINK, JRIVER - MULTI HDD'S -
Oh my god! There's nothing wrong with the bidet is there?
“Nothing discloses real character like the use of power. It is easy for the weak to be gentle. Most people can bear adversity. But if you wish to know what a man really is, give him power. This is the supreme test. It is the glory of Lincoln that, having almost absolute power, he never abused it, except on the side of mercy".
“You see these dictators on their pedestals, surrounded by the bayonets of their soldiers and the truncheons of their police ... yet in their hearts there is unspoken fear. They are afraid of words and thoughts: words spoken abroad, thoughts stirring at home -- all the more powerful because forbidden -- terrify them. A little mouse of thought appears in the room, and even the mightiest potentates are thrown into panic.”
"You don't have free will. You have the appearance of free will.”
“There's a war out there, old friend. A world war. And it's not about who's got the most bullets. It's about who controls the information. What we see and hear, how we work, what we think... it's all about the information!”
***SMILE, BE HAPPY***
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I'm Phil.
yes , jolly shame they don`t sell them anymore in UK
ou might slip, you might slide, you might
Stumble and fall by the road side
But don't you ever let nobody drag your spirit down
Remember you're walking up to heaven
Don't let nobody turn you around
… Walk with the rich, walk with the poor
Learn from everyone, that's what life is for
And don't you let nobody drag your spirit down
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