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  1. BilboBaggins

    Just bought Micromega CD Player, considering DAC 1

    I just picked up a Micromega Stage 3 CD Player. The seller also has a Micromega DAC 1. Is it worth considering and if so, how much should I offer?
  2. S

    Vintage TOL CD player or McCormack DAC-1 and transport to be selected

    I humbly come to the great oracle of Audio Karma seeking guidance. I have a McCormack DAC-1 and have been using a Denon CD player as a transport. I am confident a good transport may improve my CD experience but I would like more warmth. I have an opportunity to purchase a TOL CD that uses...
    • Squirrely
    • Thread
    • dac transport vintage cd player
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: DACs
  3. I

    Fixing a Pioneer A-91D

    Hi all-- longtime reader of AK (especially the Pioneer forums) but first time poster. This site has taught me most of what I know about audio, so a big thank you to everyone here. So, I managed to get myself an A-91D, "working," but not entirely. The amp sounds and looks great, which is why I...
  4. G

    Looking for DAC advice based on my system and needs

    I am ready to invest in a new DAC; marrying a new Samsung TV into a vintage stereo is kind of forcing my hand. I my current system is Elac Unifi 2.0 speakers, Adcom GFA555 amplifiier, Rotel RSP 960 Pre amp. Sonos Connect Pre amp for streaming Spotify. I have also ripped my large CD collection to...
    • greggor
    • Thread
    • bluesound dac project pre s2 schiit modi multibit sonos topper dx3
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: DACs
  5. lattiboy

    Tube DAC (or preamp) with auto off feature?

    Hi all, I’m looking to get a tube DAC I don’t have to worry about leaving on. Is there anything you folks can recommend? If not, is there a 3rd party “sound sensor” that can toggle power off and on anything!
    • lattiboy
    • Thread
    • dac tube
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: DACs
  6. SCAPE_GOAT

    Bluetooth receiver to vintage amp (Logitech adapter with a Pioneer Sx-580) - advice?

    I’m looking for a way to stream YouTube, Pandora, etc. from a phone, iPad, or laptop to my SX-580. I keep coming back to the Logitech Bluetooth adapter as it fits my budget and seems to be the simplicity I’m looking for as well...
  7. M50'sMike

    Oppo BDP-103D potential standalone dac?

    Hello fellow akers, I have a theory that I'm curious about it being correct, I just upgraded to the 4k realm of video consumption by purchasing a LG Nano cell series 85 4k TV. I use my HT system for 2 channel listening for music, and 5.1 for theatre. In my chain is a Yamaha RXV3800(as a...
    • M50'sMike
    • Thread
    • 4k bluray blu ray dac home audio home theater home theatre oppo 103 ps4 pro troubleshooting yamaha receiver
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: DACs
  8. M50'sMike

    Potential way to make oppo bdp-103 standalone dac??

    Hello fellow akers, I have a theory that I'm curious about it being correct, I just upgraded to the 4k realm of video consumption by purchasing a LG Nano cell series 85 4k TV. I use my HT system for 2 channel listening for music, and 5.1 for theatre. In my chain is a Yamaha RXV3800(as a...
    • M50'sMike
    • Thread
    • 4k bluray blu-ray dac home audio home theater home theatre oppo 103 ps4 pro troubleshooting yamaha receiver
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: General Audio Discussion
  9. lattiboy

    Showcase songs and albums for a digital audio system?

    Hi all, I primarily use Tidal, but since getting a fancier DAC (Topping DX7s) I’m expanding my FLAC collection. If I’m going to go to all this trouble, I thought I’d ask specifically what albums or songs really show off a good digital audio system. I’m guessing detail or subtle harmonic stuff...
  10. A

    DAC Topping D50S vs ALC892

    Dear All, I am new to this forum but I think you will be probably able to help me in deciding if I need an external DAC in particular the Topping D50s. Long story short, I am owning a Dell Latitude with the ALC892 DAC and an old Pioneer HIFI system (1982) the SA-330 with the CS-363 speakers...
    • alv75
    • Thread
    • dac hifi piooner sa-330 topping d50s
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: DACs
  11. Infidel67

    Sound Card to Amp with Powered Speakers

    Hi guys I thought I was kinda a HIFI guy but this has blown my mind and I wonder if you Pro's can put me in a right direction connection wise. I got the EVGA NU Pro 7.1 card in my PC and I want to use all my powered speakers, I got the AudioEngine A2+, the S8 sub I also got the D1 amp by...
  12. Cantonboy

    HRT MusicStreamer HD

    Hi guys! Does anyone have experience with this USB DAC? What do you think about this DAC? http://www.hirestech.com/product/?pid=116
    • Cantonboy
    • Thread
    • dac hrt musicstreamer usb usb dac
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: DACs
  13. G

    DAC, WASAPI and Windows volume control

    Hello everyone! I recently bought an external DAC/Preamplifier, and I was using optical S/PDIF because I had a cable, and my soundcard has an optical output. Then, I bought a nice USB cable to plug my DAC instead of the toslink, especially because the soundcard maximum sample rate is 96kHz...
    • Gchancel
    • Thread
    • dac volume control wasapi windows
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: DACs
  14. zeroairman

    Timbre TT1 DAC, died today, Please need help !

    My DAC stop playing today, I know it's from the late 90's but what a shame, bummer. I unplugged the unit and removed it from the shelf immediately. Opened the unit and I can smell something cooked inside. Upon inspection I can see what it looks like a voltage regulator but cannot identify...
  15. S

    How to get PCM 96 on Sony STR-DG 500?

    Hello :) I have the Komplete audio 6 (DAC) spdif out connected to the Sony STR-DG 500 DVD spdif in. When i play a 24/96 track using Foobar the display on the Sony STR-DG 500 shows PCM 48. the Sony STR-DG 500 specs says it supports 24/96. so what's the problem? Thanks
  16. zssmith

    Steinberg UR44, bad DAC?

    Hey there. I know this forum is more focused towards hi-fi products and less towards pro-audio products, but I wonder nonetheless if anyone can comment on the converters in the Steinberg UR44. Steinberg is owned by Yamaha, and all the chips inside are Yamaha, so presumably it uses a Yamaha DAC...
    • zssmith
    • Thread
    • dac motu sabre32 steinberg yamaha
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: DACs
  17. filmis

    Troubleshooting S/PDIF Output

    Since my new Nakamichi amp has a bunch of digital inputs, I've been trying to make the most use of them as the DACs on there really sound fantastic. I'm modding a Denon LA-2150K laserdisc to output the digital audio (yes, most laserdiscs had digital audio, though it was also analog-capable)...
    • filmis
    • Thread
    • cxd2500aq dac denon digital audio la-2150k laserdisc
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: DIY
  18. Gazdatronik

    Discovered the computer fuzzy DAC problem

    AKA...What is this noise I'm hearing? I have been worried lately about gain staging and modern computer soundcards, and changes in way things are. I have long known that some newer computer soundcards use a new standard of volume control. 100% used to be a fairly consistent reference voltage...
    • Gazdatronik
    • Thread
    • dac reference voltage sound card soundcard volume
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: DACs
  19. John Parkey

    Topping D70 DAC, Schiit Audio BiFrost 2 Multibit listening impressions thread

    Hello, I searched and did not find a thread that focuses on the listening impressions (**not** technical specifications or measurements or charts or graphs) of the Topping 70 DAC, so perhaps this will start one. I am also interested in how the current D70 compares to the current Schiit Audio...
    • John Parkey
    • Thread
    • bifrost 2 bifrost multibit d70 dac schiit topping
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: DACs
  20. S

    Bose 901 With Yamaha A-S801

    All: Have a question. Came across a great deal on a Yamaha A-S801 that i'm looking to add to my current setup. I've been sampling a bunch of older speakers recently, and my current test dummy are the bose 901's. That said, they use the bose equalizer that is intended to be used in the Tape...
  21. Sam08861

    Topping D50s - 3 months in - Socketed OP Amp Swapping choices?

    Having had this a few months to play hi-res sacd/dvd-a/hd tracks, etc. files, Things I like: Really clean, clear sound and great dynamic range. Very smooth and 'glassy' as sound. Remote is fantastic, and the fact that it can decode up to dsd 512 and 768Khz pcm is great. (only have a few test...
    • Sam08861
    • Thread
    • dac lme49720 op amp op amp socket topping d50s
    • Replies: 42
    • Forum: DACs
  22. D

    MACBOOK DAC or DACMAGIC 100

    I've done too much research and have gotten lost! I have hifi speakers and receiver (receiver only has RCA input) I'm getting into Hi-res audio - Tidal, Soundcloud Plus, and whatever DL of music I can collect. My main roadblock is I am hearing that early 2015 Macbook Pro has a fine DAC 192/24...
    • DoGood1981
    • Thread
    • dac dacmagic external dac mbp speakers
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: DACs
  23. lattiboy

    Burson Audio V6 Vivid Opamps review: “Put some smack in yer DAC!!!”

    Note: I was sent this opamp by Burson. All I was asked for was an "honest review" posted on one of the sites I'm a regular on, no strings attached. I'm not a paid reviewer and I will be honest in my "value" section below. Just want to be upfront! Feel free to call me a shill! I’ve never built...
  24. lattiboy

    XiangSheng DAC-01B is an absolute steal!

    I stream Tidal HiFi and Plex FLAC flies through the optical out of a CCA on my main system. This feeds the analog input of my Denon 3500H which feeds my power amp. I have been using a gen 1 Musical Fidelity vDAC for the past few months, which is supposed to be a pretty good mid fi piece. Before...
    • lattiboy
    • Thread
    • dac oppo 103 xiang sheng
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: DACs
  25. Rafael Vaz

    Sennheiser 660s amp and dac advice

    Hi there, So i ordered Sennheiser 660s with Apogee Groove Amp/Dac bundle to use on my PC. I also just got a turntable, the Rega Planar P1+ which has a integrated phono pre-amp. So my problem here is that I just realized that I won't be able to use the Apogee Groove with the Rega P1+ since the...
    • Rafael Vaz
    • Thread
    • amp apogee groove dac headphones rega planar p1 schiit magni schiit modi sennheiser 660s turntable
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: General Audio Discussion
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