L.K.S. Digital DH-DA004 dac

PSOVLSK
PSOVLSK Posts: 5,210
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When I bought this here: https://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/198572/l-k-s-digital-dh-da004-dac#latest , I knew that it might not stay in my system simply because I wasn't exactly sure what I wanted. I have contemplated a new integrated, @nooshinjohn Yamaha SACD player, new dac...pretty much anything was an option except for new speakers. Even after I bought this L.K.S., I had a Marantz 30n in my cart ready to buy and compare to the L.K.S., but I decided to sleep on it and changed my mind. I ended up finding a great deal on a Norma DS-1 CD player/dac that I couldn't pass up. It's a bit over budget for what I wanted to spend, but I'm hopeful that it's going to be worth it.

New pricing from what I posted in the original thread linked above:

If someone just wants the dac without the cable, I'll do $900 to your door CONUS insured.
With the cable, $930.

If you see anything you want in my "Cheap Cables" thread, let me know and I can probably throw it in the box for less than my asking price. https://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/198594/cheap-cables#latest
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,210
    Great piece of gear, especially at my asking price. These generally sell at closer to $950-1000. $900 shipped is a crazy good price.
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,210
    Bump for a great DAC at a great price.
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    This is a fantastic dac with a ton of inputs. I had one for a bit and it sounds great.
    Klipsch The Nines, Audioquest Thunderbird Interconnect, Innuos Zen MK3 W4S recovery, Revolution Audio Labs USB & Ethernet, Border Patrol SE-I, Audioquest Niagara 5000 & Thunder, Cullen Crossover II PC's.
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,210
    July bump

    $875 to your door CONUS. Only available to members with 100+ posts.
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,210
    I’d consider trades for a good streamer.
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    People, this is a seriously good dac with lots of capabilities.
    Klipsch The Nines, Audioquest Thunderbird Interconnect, Innuos Zen MK3 W4S recovery, Revolution Audio Labs USB & Ethernet, Border Patrol SE-I, Audioquest Niagara 5000 & Thunder, Cullen Crossover II PC's.
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  • kevhed72
    kevhed72 Posts: 5,059
    PM coming
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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,903
    edited July 2023
    Here are the amazon customer reviews on this dac, great sounding dac.
    https://www.amazon.com/MH-DA004-ES9038pro-Flagship-Coaxial-Upgraded/product-reviews/B06XT1P3D
    Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
    Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
    Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
    Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
    Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
    Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
    Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
    Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
    Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
    Puritan PSM156
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,210
    Thanks Marvin. Nothing is selling right now. I
    feel like it’s well worth my original asking price.

    I can’t afford to give it away, but $850 to your door CONUS.
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,210
    $800 to your door???

    That’s an insane price for this piece. It gets praise from both Marvin and Brian, two members here who’s ears are generally very well respected.

    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    This unit really is built and sounds darn good.
    Klipsch The Nines, Audioquest Thunderbird Interconnect, Innuos Zen MK3 W4S recovery, Revolution Audio Labs USB & Ethernet, Border Patrol SE-I, Audioquest Niagara 5000 & Thunder, Cullen Crossover II PC's.
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,210
    $700 to your door for established members.
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,210
    $600 and I won’t press charges for the theft you’re committing.
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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    This thing is going to beat the snot out of anything in the ,2 k range. Crystal clear and pulls the details out of music. I am shocked it's still here.
    Klipsch The Nines, Audioquest Thunderbird Interconnect, Innuos Zen MK3 W4S recovery, Revolution Audio Labs USB & Ethernet, Border Patrol SE-I, Audioquest Niagara 5000 & Thunder, Cullen Crossover II PC's.
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,210
    Pre-Thanksgiving Day special.

    $550 shipped for established members CONUS.
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,092
    I'll take it! Mark it as sold.
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,092
    I just sent you a PM
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,210
    This looks to be sold, but I look forward to being asked if it’s still available in a couple of years🤣
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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,903
    @pearsall001 You will not be disappointed.
    Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
    Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
    Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
    Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
    Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
    Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
    Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
    Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
    Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
    Puritan PSM156
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,092
    I'm looking forward to it!
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,903
    we need a full review.
    Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
    Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
    Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
    Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
    Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
    Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
    Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
    Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
    Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
    Puritan PSM156
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,092
    marvda1 wrote: »
    we need a full review.

    Absolutely!
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,210
    This unit is on its way to Jersey.
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,092
    PSOVLSK wrote: »
    This unit is on its way to Jersey.

    Can't wait 👍👍 Thanks for the quick shipping.
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,092
    The DAC made it safe & sound to Jersey. Superb packing, this would have survived a tsunami 🌊🌊
    Excellent transaction with Paul. Now to get her setup & give a listen.
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,210
    edited December 2023
    Glad it made it safely…always a little bit of fear no matter how well you pack it.

    Enjoy and Thank You!

    I look forward to hearing your thoughts on it.
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • smartie_panta
    smartie_panta Posts: 196
    PSOVLSK wrote: »
    …always a little bit of fear no matter how well you pack it.

    I always say the same thing!
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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,903
    @pearsall001 it's time for the review, I'm so Impatient :D
    Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
    Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
    Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
    Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
    Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
    Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
    Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
    Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
    Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
    Puritan PSM156
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,092
    marvda1 wrote: »
    @pearsall001 it's time for the review, I'm so Impatient :D

    Working on it... just getting over a bout with covid. Pretty much just like a bad cold. Not to worry, I hate to keep you guys waiting. 👍
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,903
    Cure: eat a big steak and drink a half bottle of tequila. :p
    Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
    Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
    Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
    Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
    Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
    Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
    Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
    Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
    Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
    Puritan PSM156
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