Stello DA100 Signature. Anyone ever have this DAC

fbm211
fbm211 Posts: 1,488
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I just picked up one on ebay for 320.00. I figure it will be a little better than my Arthur v3 DAC since its a little newer. (And the fact that my Arthur is Dead.) Just curious if anyone ever tried it. I picked it because it has the type of i2s interface Ive been looking for.(The older DIN type connector) If the Dragon Pro does for the Stello what it did for the Arthur I will be more than happy. And maybe I can get long optical and usb cables to see how it sounds via my PC as source. Never tried that yet.
SDA-2BTL with custom IC
Adcom 565 monoblocks--Monarchy Audio M-10 preamp
Theta Data Basic Transport--Stello DA100 Signature DAC--Camelot Dragon Pro2 MK III
Harman Kardon T-55c TT
DH Labs Q-10 Signature Speaker Cables With Furez silver plated copper bananas
Revelation Audio Labs Prophecy Cryo-Silver Reference AES/EBU
Revelation Audio Labs Prophecy Cryo-Silver i2s digital cable
4 Furutech FP-314Ag with FI-11cu Plugs/FI-11AG IECs--- Power Cords
DH LABS REVELATIONS ICs-amps
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  • fbm211
    fbm211 Posts: 1,488
    What a good little DAC. Better than the Arthur DAC without the Dragon Pro between the Arthur and Dragon Pro but not quite as good with the Dragon/Arthur combo.
    I did a sound test audition all afternoon with the Stello hooked direct to the Theta via AES/EBU. And then later hooked up to the Dragon Pro via AES/EBU in and i2s out to Stello. Some improvement but not as drastic as the Arthur/Dragon Combo.Probably due to the Stello being a more modern DAC.
    I did notice a deeper Bass right away as well as a wider soundstage. Highs were a little more laid back but not much. The upsample is a nice option to have but I did notice some songs sounded better while others I prefered bypassed.
    not a bad deal for the price and now I just need to get a 15 foot optical to see how the PC will sound on the 2CH Gear.le81ezol55ft.jpg
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    SDA-2BTL with custom IC
    Adcom 565 monoblocks--Monarchy Audio M-10 preamp
    Theta Data Basic Transport--Stello DA100 Signature DAC--Camelot Dragon Pro2 MK III
    Harman Kardon T-55c TT
    DH Labs Q-10 Signature Speaker Cables With Furez silver plated copper bananas
    Revelation Audio Labs Prophecy Cryo-Silver Reference AES/EBU
    Revelation Audio Labs Prophecy Cryo-Silver i2s digital cable
    4 Furutech FP-314Ag with FI-11cu Plugs/FI-11AG IECs--- Power Cords
    DH LABS REVELATIONS ICs-amps
    Revelation Audio Labs Paradise cryo-silver ICs-Source to pre
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,934
    @kharp1 has one of these.
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  • kharp1
    kharp1 Posts: 3,453
    I do have one. It hasn't been in use for some time, but, didn't really want to part with it. Capable unit.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,962
    Clipdat wrote: »
    @kharp1 has one of these.

    What doesn't Kerry have ? The man's been on a binge since he found his wallet he lost in 1967. :)
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  • fbm211
    fbm211 Posts: 1,488
    PC sounds pretty good . I hooked it up with a 15 foot optical cable and was surprised at how good it sounded.And that was youtube.Later i will see how using the PC DVD drive sounds.Just wish my geforce card had a HDMI output for video. Anyone know if a DVI to HDMI cable wound work for video?
    SDA-2BTL with custom IC
    Adcom 565 monoblocks--Monarchy Audio M-10 preamp
    Theta Data Basic Transport--Stello DA100 Signature DAC--Camelot Dragon Pro2 MK III
    Harman Kardon T-55c TT
    DH Labs Q-10 Signature Speaker Cables With Furez silver plated copper bananas
    Revelation Audio Labs Prophecy Cryo-Silver Reference AES/EBU
    Revelation Audio Labs Prophecy Cryo-Silver i2s digital cable
    4 Furutech FP-314Ag with FI-11cu Plugs/FI-11AG IECs--- Power Cords
    DH LABS REVELATIONS ICs-amps
    Revelation Audio Labs Paradise cryo-silver ICs-Source to pre
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,440
    fbm211 wrote: »
    Anyone know if a DVI to HDMI cable wound work for video?


    yep

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  • fbm211
    fbm211 Posts: 1,488
    Thanks.
    SDA-2BTL with custom IC
    Adcom 565 monoblocks--Monarchy Audio M-10 preamp
    Theta Data Basic Transport--Stello DA100 Signature DAC--Camelot Dragon Pro2 MK III
    Harman Kardon T-55c TT
    DH Labs Q-10 Signature Speaker Cables With Furez silver plated copper bananas
    Revelation Audio Labs Prophecy Cryo-Silver Reference AES/EBU
    Revelation Audio Labs Prophecy Cryo-Silver i2s digital cable
    4 Furutech FP-314Ag with FI-11cu Plugs/FI-11AG IECs--- Power Cords
    DH LABS REVELATIONS ICs-amps
    Revelation Audio Labs Paradise cryo-silver ICs-Source to pre
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,934
    Nice Theta transport.
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