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My new 339 with be shipped from China within the next week or two :)

Any recommendations for DAC? I've recently been using a Xonar Essence STX so I'm looking to pick up a new DAC to pair with the 339. I've heard good things about the HRT II+ and Bitfrost, but I'm not sure if one is a better match than the other? Or are there better options (either for performance or value)?

Price range is around HRT/Bitfrost price.

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by Wirbel 

My new 339 with be shipped from China within the next week or two :)

 

Any recommendations for DAC? I've recently been using a Xonar Essence STX so I'm looking to pick up a new DAC to pair with the 339. I've heard good things about the HRT II+ and Bitfrost, but I'm not sure if one is a better match than the other? Or are there better options (either for performance or value)?

 

Price range is around HRT/Bitfrost price.

 

Thanks.

You could go with the HRT MSII regular (non-plus) version and stay within the same price range of the Xonar Essence STX while gaining that 'grainy analog' sound that is so highly regarded with the Music Streamers.  Just an idea.

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Originally Posted by MJS242 


Thanks! I do appreciate that. I know Liu is sending me something, just not exactly sure what that is. I think a new 339 plate. I'll have 3 of them when this is all said and done, I need to find something creative to do with the other two

Well, I found out what Liu meant when he said he was sending me a new "339".  I thought it was a replacement plate... Not sure what to do now... :) 

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Originally Posted by vc1187 


LOL. Brand new LF339... Guess a free $650 is worth the wait and troubles you dealt with

Very good service. It would be fair to ask him what to do with the 1st one though ;)

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Originally Posted by Ultrainferno 

 

Very good service. It would be fair to ask him what to do with the 1st one though ;)

Yeah, I definitely don't want him taking a loss and I really appreciate what he did.  

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Originally Posted by MJS242 

 

Well, I found out what Liu meant when he said he was sending me a new "339".  I thought it was a replacement plate... Not sure what to do now... :) 

 

This one goes in the Customer Service hall of fame. Considering his health issues and English language challenges, this is1st rate!

Thumbs up also to Keph for the assist!

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Originally Posted by hifimanrookie 


I agree completely!by the way..He isnt by chance a far chinese cousin of a certain uk person we know of huh? As this kind of service we also know getting from that guy..
But nevertheless... This is one of a kind..i wonder if one of the major brands would solve this the same way
And steph deserves a big kiss from a very beautiful lady here on headfi as a reward (do we have them here on headfi? ) for his help..he is a top notch guy!
Merry christmas guys!

Nice Cat Avatar.....Nice to see someone is keeping an eye on you!  

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Originally Posted by Wirbel 

My new 339 with be shipped from China within the next week or two :)

 

Any recommendations for DAC? I've recently been using a Xonar Essence STX so I'm looking to pick up a new DAC to pair with the 339. I've heard good things about the HRT II+ and Bitfrost, but I'm not sure if one is a better match than the other? Or are there better options (either for performance or value)?

 

Price range is around HRT/Bitfrost price.

 

Thanks.

Any opinions? If not, pulling trigger on a great priced new HRT II+.

^^

Pricepoint?

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Originally Posted by longbowbbs 

^^

 

Pricepoint?

Around the price of II+ / Bifrost. Probably $400 max, though I'd love to keep it lower.

Found a Canadian store selling the HRT II+ for $370 with taxes and shipping so seems like a good deal. I've heard the 339/HRT pair is great, but just wondering if there is anything better and/or if I should skip on the HRT due to sampling limitations, etc.