Cambridge DacMagic, Pangea PS, MF Tube Buffer

IRLRaceFan

I decided to use some of my tax return on a new W4S DAC-2, so I'm selling my current DAC (Cambridge DacMagic), Power Supply (Pangea P-100), and Tube Buffer (Music Fidelity X-10 V3).

I've had the DAC since January this year (2nd owner). The original PS was damaged when I got it, but this is common and Cambridge is sending free replacements through their site. I did get a replacement in February, which is a different design than the original - I see no point in shipping the original, but I still have it if the buyer really wants it.

The Pangea power supply is less than a month old. Like most people I hate wall warts, plus I wanted to see if it really makes a difference; for me it was a nice improvement, but didn't take it to an entirely different level.

I got the tube buffer since last December (2nd owner), before I got the DAC; I was just starting to get into tubes & wanted to see if this would give me a bit of tube sound/feel with my AVR. It wasn't a night & day difference in my system, but still nice; it did seem to add a bit of gain and take a little edge off (some songs). It too has a wall wart, plus I'm running out of electrical sockets & places to put equipment (in my stand).

I have the original boxes for the DAC & PS, but not the tube buffer. I prefer to sell all three items together, but won't sell the DAC & PS separate (the PS is of no use to me without the DAC):
DAC + PS: $390
Tube Buffer: $200
DAC + PS + Tube Buffer: $525
All prices are in USD and do not include shipping; PayPal only.

Thanks for looking!
Shaun

thsmith

You will be very happy with the DAC 2. GLWS

PSOVLSK

If you decide to sell the Pangea separately, shoot me a price via pm, I may be interested.

IRLRaceFan

thsmith wrote: »

You will be very happy with the DAC 2. GLWS

Thanks - I'm pretty excited about it :cheesygrin:

IRLRaceFan

PSOVLSK wrote: »

If you decide to sell the Pangea separately, shoot me a price via pm, I may be interested.

I'll keep that in mind, if someone just wants the DAC

maximillian

PM sent on the DAC.

IRLRaceFan

maximillian wrote: »

PM sent on the DAC.

Reply sent

maximillian

Received the DAC. Well packed and fast ship. IRLRaceFan was great to deal with.

The DAC is nice and has had a slight improvement in sound already. I am still running the signal into my Pioneer Elite since I don't have a pre yet. Comparing it to straight analog into the Pioneer there is a slightly less veiled sound. Not that the Pioneer Elite sounded bad at all, just voices sound more forward and the overall sound is a tad more dynamic. Again, only a slight but noticeable improvement. I have better cables coming in the mail and looking into a pre to completely separate the AVR during music listening.

Thanks!

IRLRaceFan

maximillian wrote: »

Received the DAC. Well packed and fast ship. IRLRaceFan was great to deal with.

The DAC is nice and has had a slight improvement in sound already. I am still running the signal into my Pioneer Elite since I don't have a pre yet. Comparing it to straight analog into the Pioneer there is a slightly less veiled sound. Not that the Pioneer Elite sounded bad at all, just voices sound more forward and the overall sound is a tad more dynamic. Again, only a slight but noticeable improvement. I have better cables coming in the mail and looking into a pre to completely separate the AVR during music listening.

Thanks!

Thanks maximillian - great dealing with you as well.
It'll be interesting to hear how your new cables work out.