Who has a DAC in their system?

PolkClyde
PolkClyde Posts: 662
edited January 2010 in The Clubhouse
Digital Audio Converter...... I have the DDE .V3 and a anti jitter box by Audio Alchemy. I have a Denon 2900 DVD player,it sounds better with the dac,then without,in my opinion.
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited January 2010
    PolkClyde wrote: »
    Digital Audio Converter...... I have the DDE .V3 and a anti jitter box by Audio Alchemy. I have a Denon 2900 DVD player,it sounds better with the dac,then without,in my opinion.

    Send the Audio Alchemy stuff my way, then, please! :D I've got a WTB thread up for the DTI.
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

    Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii

    Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999

    Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3

    HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited January 2010
    Theta Pro Prime II dac/w Theta Data Basic transport.
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,601
    edited January 2010
    usb monica and a Pico. The Pico is the current champ here.
    "The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg." --Thomas Jefferson
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  • joeparaski
    joeparaski Posts: 1,865
    edited January 2010
    MSB Link Dac III with full Nelson upgrade and other mods.

    Joe
    Amplifiers: 1-SAE Mark IV, 4-SAE 2400, 1-SAE 2500, 2-SAE 2600, 1-Buttkicker BKA 1000N w/2-tactile transducers. Sources: Sony BDP CX7000es, Sony CX300/CX400/CX450/CX455, SAE 8000 tuner, Akai 4000D R2R, Technics 1100A TT, Epson 8500UB with Carada 100". Speakers:Polk SDA SRS, 3.1TL, FXi5, FXi3, 2-SVS 20-29, Yamaha, SVS center sub. Power:2-Monster HTS3500, Furman M-8D & RR16 Plus. 2-SAE 4000 X-overs, SAE 5000a noise reduction, MSB Link DAC III, MSB Powerbase, Behringer 2496, Monarchy DIP 24/96.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited January 2010
    I have one and when it stops changing, I'll post what it actually is.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited January 2010
    dorokusai wrote: »
    I have one and when it stops changing, I'll post what it actually is.

    Thats a good-1!
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited January 2010
    Matrix mini-i balanced DAC from PC to preamp.
    Jake
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    edited January 2010
    I just got my first and it is still burning in but so far I am really liking what I am hearing.

    Scott
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,536
    edited January 2010
    I use a Benchmark DAC PRE as both my DAC and preamp. A Benchmark DAC (in one form or another) has been in my system for the last 6-7 years.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • TNRabbit
    TNRabbit Posts: 2,168
    edited January 2010
    I also have the Benchmark DAC-1 (non-usb model). Love it~
    TNRabbit
    NO Polk Audio Equipment :eek:
    Sunfire TG-IV
    Ashly 1001 Active Crossover
    Rane PEQ-15 Parametric Equalizers x 2
    Sunfire Cinema Grand Signature Seven
    Carver AL-III Speakers
    Klipsch RT-12d Subwoofer
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited January 2010
    California Audio Labs Sigma DAC, an oldie but she sounds so sweet. using a Jolida as a transport.
    Living Room 2 Channel -
    Schiit SYS Passive Pre. Jolida CD player. Songbird streamer. California Audio Labs Sigma II DAC, DIY 300as1/a1 Ice modules Class D amp. LSi15 with MM842 woofer upgrade, Nordost Blue Heaven and Unity interconnects.

    Upstairs 2 Channel Rig -
    Prometheus Ref. TVC passive pre, SAE A-205 Amp, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E50 DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Von Schweikert VR3.5 speakers.

    Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited January 2010
    Peachtree Nova with an Amperex tube, Marantz SA-15S2.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • TNRabbit
    TNRabbit Posts: 2,168
    edited January 2010
    There's a glass TOSLINK connector on Amazon for about $45 that supposedly carries optical better than the cheapo plastic. Personally, I've used both & couldn't tell any difference. You'd be better off with the Comp cable than TOSLINK.
    TNRabbit
    NO Polk Audio Equipment :eek:
    Sunfire TG-IV
    Ashly 1001 Active Crossover
    Rane PEQ-15 Parametric Equalizers x 2
    Sunfire Cinema Grand Signature Seven
    Carver AL-III Speakers
    Klipsch RT-12d Subwoofer
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,536
    edited January 2010
    I really like the quartz/glass toslink from Impact Acoustics. Extremely well made, and a fair price.

    The Sonic Wave series Toslink:
    http://www.impactacoustics.com/product.asp?cat%5Fid=901&sku=45456

    I would use the "Sonic Wave" for critical audio applications, and the "Velocity" series is fine for a "better than most" inexpensive Toslink.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,536
    edited January 2010
    I have found, IME, that Toslink delivers a very neutral presenation. I believe that because with Toslink you have no impedance mis-match issues to deal with (like coax and AES/EBU), and there is no electrical connection, they can deliver a more neutral presentation---as no cable related jitter from reflections can occur. Just my opinion, but I have reviewed this EXTENSIVELY. Treble seems smoother, and the background blacker.

    I currently use coaxial from my transport because I like a little more flavor in the mix. The neutral nature of Toslink can be a bit boring/sterile.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • doctorcilantro
    doctorcilantro Posts: 2,028
    edited January 2010
    Peachtree Nova w/ Siemens CCA (via BNC, mod)

    Also have an ADC for vinyl archiving. Black Sparrow ADC.
    For Sale 2019:
    Tortuga Audio LDR passive preamp
    Decware EL34 amp
    Allnic H-1201 phono
    Zu Union Cubes
    iFi iDSD DAC, .5m UBS, iFI Gemini cable, Oyaide Tunami XLR 1.3M, Oyaide Tunami Speaker wire 1.5M, Beyerdynamic DT1990 headphones, PS Audio P3 power center

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  • doctorcilantro
    doctorcilantro Posts: 2,028
    edited January 2010
    steveinaz wrote: »
    I have found, IME, that Toslink delivers a very neutral presenation. I believe that because with Toslink you have no impedance mis-match issues to deal with (like coax and AES/EBU), and there is no electrical connection, they can deliver a more neutral presentation---as no cable related jitter from reflections can occur. Just my opinion, but I have reviewed this EXTENSIVELY. Treble seems smoother, and the background blacker.

    I currently use coaxial from my transport because I like a little more flavor in the mix. The neutral nature of Toslink can be a bit boring/sterile.

    I used Toslink for a while. If using coax I will only use BNC though.

    Toslink is immune to EMI and RFI but I haven't found that to be a problem on my system with BNC.
    For Sale 2019:
    Tortuga Audio LDR passive preamp
    Decware EL34 amp
    Allnic H-1201 phono
    Zu Union Cubes
    iFi iDSD DAC, .5m UBS, iFI Gemini cable, Oyaide Tunami XLR 1.3M, Oyaide Tunami Speaker wire 1.5M, Beyerdynamic DT1990 headphones, PS Audio P3 power center

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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited January 2010
    I use the Cables on Demand Ultra Series Glass TOSLINK to connect my PC to my DAC and its a great cable at $18 for 1m. I like that it isolates the electrical noise of the PC from my system and the build quality is fantastic.

    I also use a Cardas High Speed Digital Transmission BNC cable from time to time, but that is less inexpensive...
    Jake
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited January 2010
    AudioNote Kit x.x (forget the kit #, its an older one either 1.2 or 2.1) Awesomeness.
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,536
    edited January 2010
    The Benchmark DAC PRE and USB no longer have the BNC input jack for coaxial (the basic DAC1 does), they are all RCA connectors now. I use the Belden 1694A 75ohm spec'd cable w/ 75ohm RCA connectors (Canare). I have been very pleased with this inexpensive cable. Actually the connectors and jacks make little difference, it's more about the integrity of the impedance of the SPDIF interfacing circuits--output and input--and how close to the 75ohm spec they are (or 110ohm w/AES/EBU).
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • Gadabout
    Gadabout Posts: 1,072
    edited January 2010
    AMC Dac8 in the HT rig on a Sony CD player
    Audio Alchemy DDE v1.1 DAC on a Rotel CD player in the guest bedroom
    Audiosmile Mod Behringer SRC2496 on a Marantz SA8260 in the 2ch system
    Without music to decorate it, time is just a bunch of boring production deadlines or dates by which bills must be paid. ..... Frank Zappa
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  • tentoze
    tentoze Posts: 133
    edited January 2010
    Music Hall dac25.2 (with whatever stock tube it came with) through an Audio Alchemy DTI. Love the the dac25.2.
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited January 2010
    I got rid of my digital dac when I got a worthy digital source. I do not use a dac for my TT, do any of you?

    RT1
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  • sda2mike
    sda2mike Posts: 3,131
    edited January 2010
    i have an adcom gda 600...it was like going from the 2000 tweeters to the silk...along with wider soundstage and 'tastier' lows..not as muddy, i guess..i also run a tuber buffer
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited January 2010
    I have a custom DAC.
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited January 2010
    Does anyone have a modded PS audio DL3/Cullen Level 4????
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • doctorcilantro
    doctorcilantro Posts: 2,028
    edited January 2010
    ben62670 wrote: »
    I have a custom DAC.

    Do you have a custom description? ;)
    For Sale 2019:
    Tortuga Audio LDR passive preamp
    Decware EL34 amp
    Allnic H-1201 phono
    Zu Union Cubes
    iFi iDSD DAC, .5m UBS, iFI Gemini cable, Oyaide Tunami XLR 1.3M, Oyaide Tunami Speaker wire 1.5M, Beyerdynamic DT1990 headphones, PS Audio P3 power center

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  • mhmacw
    mhmacw Posts: 832
    edited January 2010
    yea ...some burr brown 17 96 **** or something i dont know haha
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited January 2010
    I have a tweaked Adcom GDA 600,, much better than the stock unit,,IMHO,,using the BB OPA 627's and some power supply tweaks.
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • strider
    strider Posts: 2,568
    edited January 2010
    ben62670 wrote: »
    I have a custom DAC.

    You still using the BB eval board from GV#27?
    Wristwatch--->Crisco
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