Thread: Review: Apogee Mini-DAC vs AQVOX USB 2 D/A MkII vs Stello DA100/HP100 vs Corda Opera
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Old 03-09-2007, 03:13 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by vcoheda View Post
Great writeup. 4 Stars!!

I can't believe the opera sounded better than the Stello DA100 / HP100 combo. The DAC in the Opera must be a big step up from the Aria's. .
It's a HUGE step up. They aren't the same at all.
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