Quote: Originally Posted by smirnoff04 Has anyone found that they prefer the sound using a coaxial cable as opposed to optical? Funny thing, I was at a buddy's apartment helping set up a beautiful new pair of Wharfedale speakers and we needed an optical cable to connect up the cd...

I'd throw in the Super Pro 707, and the DIYEDEN SVDAC05.

Quote: Originally Posted by spookygonk Finally ordered my LT1364 op amps even though I've been thoroughly enjoying the (bog standard) Mk1 with a rockbox'd Ipod Nano v1 and Senn HD-580 headphones. You probably should measure the DC offset voltage on the outputs after installing...

Quote: Originally Posted by Penchum I don't want to step all over this thread, so I'll just give a quick answer. The Zero with Opamps changes, makes a great way to listen and save at the same time. Many are doing this very thing. I bet that the same thing would happen of the...

Quote: Originally Posted by latershow I read that battery power brings the best performance out of the SuperPro (non-USB), and its recommended not to use the external power supply provided. Would anyone be kind enough to provide some comparisons? It's not that it's recommended...

Quote: Originally Posted by sunneebear Only thing I don't like about the 707 is the three cheap RCA's. When I find something else that fits I will change them out. Agreed. In mine I have simply removed the line out ones and soldered one end of some short Kimber Cable (GQ-Mini)...

Quote: Originally Posted by sunneebear I have been using the DAC707 for about half a year now. I don't have the Pico or Predator to compare but its much more better than the DAC in the D2 and Headstage. It is 24v powered so its output is quit higher then the two portables. Just that...