DSD DAC

[swt61]

You do hear it every time you use a DSD dac.

 

My point is how good would it sound using only a low pass filter? 

 

I can take a household needle and make a cone from paper to play back a vinyl record too, but it'll sound like shit, so what's the point.

[Dreadhead]

That did not come across to me. Sounded like you were saying it would not work (which it will). Your point about sound quality is a good one though because without some noise shaping the noise floor would sound like shit.

[swt61]

Well I'll admit that before being corrected, I did not believe it would work, even rudimentally.

[blessingx]

For those with DACs supporting Double DSD (aka DSD2x, aka 128x DSD, aka 5.6MHz DSD) and want something to test with - Blue Coast just did their first recording at that rate. Buy the DSD DFF at the below and forward your receipt to [email protected] before May 31 and get Double DSD download links.

http://bluecoastrecords.com/store/keith-greeninger/special-event-20

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[shellylh]

More pics, DAC2 and ECP DSHA-1 prototype!

 

[eggil]

That is a beautiful set up you have there! How do you like our new DAC?

[swt61]

^

You own Benchmark? Wow!

[tkam]

OK. Looks like an LME part (maybe 47920 or 49990) on I/V, NP0 caps, SMD (thin film? I hope at least that...) resistors. Not optimal, but better than what I've seen in some other cases. Great form factor, though.

 

According to this review:  http://everythingaudionetwork.blogspot.com/2012/10/exclusive-first-review-benchmark-media.html

 

 

National Semiconductor LME49860 op-amps (which can easily handle low impedance loads) are used throughout the audio path

[cutestory]

More pics, DAC2 and ECP DSHA-1 prototype!

Me want HD800s.

[shellylh]

^You should, they are much better than those silly LCD-2 in my opinion. 

[spritzer]

She speaks the truth!!! 

[cutestory]

I just need to find a pair on the cheap...

[Voltron]

...because that electric car he is buying will put him in the poorhouse. 

[Grahame]

Or leasing for that matter http://blog.caranddriver.com/teslas-model-s-lease-and-financing-program-expensive-misleading/

 

EDIT: Or rent one when you need want one

http://www.mpgcarrental.com/tesla-model-s-rental.html

 

http://www.getaround.com/ModelS

 

Edited May 20, 2013 by Grahame

[cutestory]

/threadjack

 

Perhaps it's time to sell those LCD-2s and the Bryston BHA-1 that has been collecting dust since I got the DSHA-1...and use the proceeds for the HD800s. I gotta stop buying new stuff before the old stuff has been sold...

 

/unthreadjack

 

^Yeah, Shelly, how are you liking the Benchmark?

[Dusty Chalk]

No, there's nothing wrong with buying stuff first, and then selling whichever you like less...it's the not getting around to selling stuff that's the bad part.   

[shellylh]

I'm loving the DAC2 - it's here to stay and the ECD-1 is going away (hopefully).

[Hopstretch]

Luxman DA-06. Waaaaant.

 

 

[Torpedo]

  Where, when, how much?

[blessingx]

Todd has it. Should be called Luxman DA-6000.

[Voltron]

I think I have an article about that Luxman and want to give it a read.  It looks like teh seks.  The Playback Designs folks are going to unveil their new IPS-3 (Integrated Playback System 3), and all in one DSD dac/preamp/amp/masseuse at the Newport Audio Show next week.  Should be pretty damn interesting.

[Tari]

With the current state of the yen, the DA-06 is only ~$2495 on PJ.

 

The IPS-3 was at CES.  There was no official announcement beforehand as Jonathan wasn't sure it would be ready by then.  With the new generation of Devialet products (including the first two models at more reasonable prices) and the new Wadia Intuition it will have some competition in the swiss-army-knife category that seems to be emerging.

Edited May 24, 2013 by Tari

[Hopstretch]

The Playback Designs folks are going to unveil their new IPS-3 (Integrated Playback System 3), and all in one DSD dac/preamp/amp/masseuse at the Newport Audio Show next week.  Should be pretty damn interesting.

That could be a big winner for desktop system folks like me, who are always looking to cut down on footprint and cable clutter. Ima check that shit out!

[Voltron]

I have the MPS-5 DAC/SACD player and it sounds awesome.

Edited May 28, 2013 by Voltron

[blubliss]

The upcoming Ayre QB-9 DSD DAC seems like it might be interesting.  Charles seems to know a thing or two about digital filtering.  Any experience here with Ayre stuff, I think you have or had some Al?