REVIEW: Keces DA-151 DAC 800+ hours burn-in
Jul 9, 2008 at 2:29 PM Post #181 of 311
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Originally Posted by zaen /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Just got my 131 in the post today....only took 2 days to Melbourne....same as when I got the 151.

Wow. Straight out of the box...this sounds amazing...the detail difference is noticeable....can't wait to roll the caps in about a month when I get used to it....

I was skeptical about going with the 131 just for the 24/192 capabilities....but Im currently listening to 24/96 vinyl rip of Aja by Steely Dan...and its amazing..so clean clear and dynamic!

Perfectly content....just waiting on the acoustical engineer now to finish off the listening room/studio...

Cheers!



Just a note on the cap rolling, since DA-131 does not have caps in the signal path, it does not have the two big-o cap that DA-151 have. That's one of the reason that the detail increase is achieved.

If you would like to try some cheap and easy rollings, fuses is one of the things that people try and seems to work in some situations. (Like generally slow blow seems to work better than fast blow in terms of sonic performance.) If you can find good quality fuses like Littlefuse or Bussman, they are cheap and generally good sounding.

(I know, those people who were after me on the cable thread might be after me again for saying the fuse could affect sound...)
 
Jul 9, 2008 at 2:40 PM Post #182 of 311
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Originally Posted by jojoarmani /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I mean, it's Pioneer. it has to be good, but maybe not as good as a dedicated headamp.

Any other comments?

Thx Whuffor!


It will work fine, no doubt about it. How well it work will be up to you to judge, since I haven't used a Pioneer integrated amp before.
 
Jul 10, 2008 at 9:32 AM Post #184 of 311
Should work fine. Depends on the quality of the headphone amp in the pioneer.

I have my DA-131 plugged into my Stereo NAD c740 amp and have noticed a very big improvement through my speakers (which I was beginning to doubt were a good match with the amp), and the headphone amp in the NAD is all I would need I think, very good quality in my opinion.
 
Jul 10, 2008 at 10:01 PM Post #185 of 311
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Originally Posted by jojoarmani /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I mean, it's Pioneer. it has to be good, but maybe not as good as a dedicated headamp.

Any other comments?

Thx Whuffor!


HUGE misconception....just because of a brand doesn't mean it HAS to be anything. All of the big manufacturers have their crap...Pioneer is no exception. But it's probably decent.....just don't ASSUME it's anything, as that can lead to HUGE disappointments down the road.
 
Jul 11, 2008 at 8:20 AM Post #186 of 311
I will keep that in mind, Nate. Brand names DO sell prices and not good quality.

It looks like this setup will work very nicely. :) I don't know for how long I've waited for something like the Keces.
 
Jul 13, 2008 at 4:03 PM Post #189 of 311
Thanks Malldian. I have to reaccustomed with my 1995 hifi system.

Receiver = tuner (radio) + amp. Gotcha.

Mine has this, plus a CD player and Cassette player. Man, when i get this with a Keces, ... Well, lets say i can't wait to tell you guys how it sounds and post pics. I'll have this accomplished when i finish a job here in france and return home, and pull it out of storage :)
 
Jul 14, 2008 at 1:55 AM Post #190 of 311
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Originally Posted by jojoarmani /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I mean, it's Pioneer. it has to be good, but maybe not as good as a dedicated headamp.

Any other comments?

Thx Whuffor!


I hang out here at headfi cuz I listen to my Senn-600's ... but I use my iPod to run that rig 99% of the time.

My 151 is running between my Mac and my 300B tubes feeding La Scalas ... it is ideal for HiFi use !!!
 
Jul 25, 2008 at 11:43 PM Post #193 of 311
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Originally Posted by jojoarmani /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Maybe i should ask Maniac, but what is the cost of the DAC here?

and second, it uses typical red and white RCA cables to hook up with a hifi system? Thx


As listed on audiogon, the USB model (Keces 151) sells for $240 + shipping. The digital coax/optical model (Keces 131) sells for $310 + shipping.

Maniac was, and may well still be (?) offering a $10 discount for direct orders through head-fi pm's.

The optional upgrade for the 131 to include the LME49710 opamp is another $10.

As malldian noted, it uses an ordinary rca output to your head-amp, preamp, or integrated.
 
Jul 26, 2008 at 2:22 AM Post #194 of 311
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Originally Posted by skeptic /img/forum/go_quote.gif
As listed on audiogon, the USB model (Keces 151) sells for $240 + shipping. The digital coax/optical model (Keces 131) sells for $310 + shipping.

Maniac was, and may well still be (?) offering a $10 discount for direct orders through head-fi pm's.

The optional upgrade for the 131 to include the LME49710 opamp is another $10.

As malldian noted, it uses an ordinary rca output to your head-amp, preamp, or integrated.


Just a slight correction, the discount was calculated from the Ebay price, since bypassing ebay would net me a saving of roughly about 10 USD, and that was passed on to whoever that purchase directly from me.
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Audiogon price is the discounted price because they do not charge me a per-unit charge that ebay was.


Thanks.
 
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