I look forward to your impressions on how it compares to the other dacs you are familiar with.

What is the price? I didn't see it on the website.

Near.

Sold

I have a copy of Media Center 24 which works with the Amanero driver. Here are photos of my settings. I hope this helps. I would ask your questions in the JRiver interactive forum if problems continue.

Can you send a screen shot of your settings?

Is it possible to stream Qobuz directly to the Zen Stream from my Android phone? If so how. Thanks in advance.

I bought the DGS-105.

Thanks for the tip. I just grounded the switch and the sound seems a bit more relaxed or smoother. I imagined that the sound quality of the 005 was close to being at its maximum when I added the streamer. I have just spent an addition 1/2 hour listening to familiar music with the switch...

I also see there are some actual linear power supplies that are $50 more than the Ifi. It's tempting to just go with one of them. See Topping P50 for example.

Thanks for the recommendation. I tried the D-Link DSG105 with the Zen Stream today. I have not yet bought an improved power supply, but I did hear a definite increase in clarity. The switch made a nice incremental improvement for only $25.

I am using an Ifi Zen Stream with a linear power supply and an ethernet cable from a range extender to my 005. I like the sound quality of the Zen Stream. Do you agree that adding a D-Link DSG105 or other switch would improve the sound further? Is running the ethernet from an extender inferior...

This is a quote from the Audiogon forum on the 005: "Just got my 005 and my jaw hit the floor upon first listen. Only got about an hour worth of listening, but immediately I knew it was something special after the first test track. Big step up from my Gustard X26 Pro."

I think you experience is similar to others here. It's nice to hear your enthusiasm. Thanks for reporting. I look forward to your impressions when it is completely broken in.

Epilogue I mention in my original review that I would report back after listening to music from the May for a few days. This time the listening was in a normal manner without labored A/B comparisons. My original conclusions did not change. Since, in my case, the sound of a live concert is a...

Thanks for the detailed response. I'm beginning to think I should try the HPA4. I'm currently using the Hegel P30 which is a good preamp. I think Benchmark allows a 30 return. Do you hav any thoughts on that?

That is very high praise. MH-DA005 owners have really stumbled on to something. Can you elaborate more on your impressions?

I have a linear power supply that outputs 12 volts and 2 amps. Is the 2 amp a problem with the Zen Stream or is it safely compatible?

SOLD

.

It would be nice to sell it today so I don't have to take it to Fl.

Oh. I see Minneapolis. Shipping would be cheaper from the Poconos.

Today I'm in the Poconos (2 hours from NYC) but tomorrow I'll be driving to Delray Beach Fl and will be there for 6 months. Are you on the east coast?

The total manufacturer's price with shipping is $5,028 ( $4,798.00 + $230 shipping). This DAC is essentially new with a 3 year manufacturer's warranty and the added advantage of being broken in and immediately available without a 6 or 7 week wait. There are stellar reviews of this DAC all over...

The Holo Spring 3 sounds like the May, but not as good. It depends on your personal preference. If you like accuracy and realistic detail, then pick the Mustec. If you prefer smooth sound with a very black background . . . Did you see this review?