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regal · 02-01-2007, 11:20 AM

Originally Posted by d-cee

there is a link somewhere on the phase fix

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I have followed the DAC-AH threads closely and have not seen any info on a phase correction.

There is a company in china that sent me a DAC-AH with the opamps socketed so that it was a simple swap to OPA627's. I believe I paid $180 shipped

YZHI · 11-08-2007, 02:11 AM

Originally Posted by regal

I have followed the DAC-AH threads closely and have not seen any info on a phase correction.

There is a company in china that sent me a DAC-AH with the opamps socketed so that it was a simple swap to OPA627's. I believe I paid $180 shipped

I did the same with vocativeaudio.com in HK

recca · 11-26-2007, 08:58 PM

I have the cheaper modded PV Dac-Ah and it has the resister mods already done so if you're note DIY inclined I recommend that one over the bone stock version. I haven't been able to compare directly against each other, but i converted my DAC-AH to Battery power and did a Passive out with Jupiter caps and really like the sound. Next step will be to change the output resistors to Caddock's.

Kevin Sinnott · 11-26-2007, 11:13 PM

I believe I have the middle version. I am very satisfied with it. I read somewhere (was it here?) someone who suggested that other mods were more controversial. At any rate, I use this DAC for my main headphone rig and I think you'll enjoy it. Very dynamic and involving.

keanej6 · 11-29-2007, 03:49 AM

i had the unmodded lite dac-ah and the scratching was unbearable. it wasn't even at high volumes. so unless you can mod it or planning on having someone do it for you, i'd get something else...

wordsworth · 05-16-2008, 03:37 PM

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mrarroyo · 05-17-2008, 01:34 AM

I had an stock Lite DAC-AH which I sold and regreted it. Since, I bought an used one and did the passive mods.

IMO it is a fantastic sounding DAC at a great price (specially used), w/ the passive mods it is even nicer.

spacemanspliff · 05-17-2008, 01:50 AM

I bought a PV modded one that needed repair. I thought I would repair it but life has a funny way of saying NOPE.

Anyway, I will have mine back in a week or two when PV sends her back.

It had BETTER be good Miguel!!

lol cheers Miami.

mrarroyo · 05-18-2008, 12:35 AM

Originally Posted by spacemanspliff

I bought a PV modded one that needed repair. I thought I would repair it but life has a funny way of saying NOPE.

Anyway, I will have mine back in a week or two when PV sends her back.

It had BETTER be good Miguel!!

lol cheers Miami.

It is good, I bought my second one used for $125 w/ S&H. Then I spent about $100 modding it most ($40) to drill holes on the side panels to help vent it. In addition I:

1. Did the passive mods.
2. Added heat sinks to the 8 dac chips.
3. Replaced the cheap feet w/ better ones to absorb vibrations.

To view the full size pics click on the thumbnails below.

spacemanspliff · 05-18-2008, 01:42 AM

yeah I have some vibropods and those racquetball-looking dampeners. Otherwise, it is the PV modded. I will probable remove the lid to vent. It is on top anyway.