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Well, now I've done it...a keces-131 is on its way. I've been really disappointed with soundcard dacs (emu 0404, x-fi prelude etc) that an upgrade seems necessary.
So which one is better sq wise, a keces-131 or the 151? If they both have the LME opamp?
Actually you can order it here by PM me directly, since I'm the same guy that posts on ebay. :P
Ebay's pricing will be adjusted due to weakening US dollars and rising ebay cost (their discount only applies when you don't sell, when you do, they will recover the discount and more from the final value fees ), however, those who order directly from me can still enjoy the old pricing for the moment. (Subject to change of course, but it should be like that for the mean time. )
Well, now I've done it...a keces-131 is on its way. I've been really disappointed with soundcard dacs (emu 0404, x-fi prelude etc) that an upgrade seems necessary.
So which one is better sq wise, a keces-131 or the 151? If they both have the LME opamp?
If all things being equal, DA-131 for sure, 131 will have greater frequency extension (on both ends), more neutral sound and better sound stage to say a few.
However, such comparison cannot be precisely judged because the source cannot be identical...
Maniac, you may want to contact the mods or Jude to see about getting Member of the Trade status if you are going to use Head-Fi to facilitate your sales.
Has anyone had a chance to compare this to the Diyeden SVDAc05 ?
The CS4398 has higher specs, but not sure about the actual circuit quality for the rest of that DAC in comparison to the Keces 151
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*Iriver H120 (rockbox)mp3 player with Px100/ Westone UM1 for portable use.
*Nicely burned in (years) HD280pro for work
*Er15 earplugs for work
*Cmoy Amp (hardly used, dissapointing)
*Ubuntu PC -> HAGUsb -> Keces DA-131 -> NAD c740 -> Wharfedale Diamond 9.1
Well, now I've done it...a keces-131 is on its way. I've been really disappointed with soundcard dacs (emu 0404, x-fi prelude etc) that an upgrade seems necessary.
So which one is better sq wise, a keces-131 or the 151? If they both have the LME opamp?
I just ordered a DA-131 for myself with the LME upgrade and ordered a DA-151 for my brother-in-law. If my brother-in-law lets me I may do some tests to compare the two. I'm interested to hear the differences between the two.
^^ Wow...looking forward to hearing your impressions! I don't have an optical source (worth using), so I'm anxious to hear the differences as well!
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Music -> Amp -> Headphones
"I want a nightclub on my head." :basshead:
mr_baseball: I guess times have changed and Head-fiers are getting laid like champs now. (Except I seriously doubt that's the case given all the anime and computer related threads around here..)
An USB dac isnt necessarily better for computer use, IF you want to use your system for gaming also. If you have good soundcard for gaming, like X-Fi, you can plug normal external Dac to its digital output and there it is. It works in all modes, no need to switch cables from USB dac to soundcard and vice versa. On gaming mode the soundcard does all the necessary accelerations, 3D calculations and so on, and this signal then skips the built-in dac and opamp to external DAC, which turns it to heardable analog sound in better quality than mere soundcard. High-end gaming audio! On X-Fi, and X-Fi prelude, its very plug-and-play installation, so easyness of installation isnt really a reason to go for USB dac on pure desktop system if better device is available.
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X-FI Elite Pro -> modded Lite DAC-AH or KECES DA131 -> CIAudio VHP-2+VAC-1 or Little Dot MK III -> Proline 750, SA5000, K601 or SR225
), however, those who order directly from me can still enjoy the old pricing for the moment. (Subject to change of course, but it should be like that for the mean time. 
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