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Got an apple remote today, the change with upsampling seemed subtle at first but the more I listen, the more I like.  Biggest improvement is to the quality of female vocals, just such a natural and realistic quality.  I'm also really amazed how well the K702 65th Anniversary scales with a quality source.  It's making it tough to justify keeping my new AD2000X though it's a great performer in its own right.  I'll have to do more listening to decide for sure. I'll probably still keep both unless I just sell them both and try to get an HD800   This DAC really makes me want to get even better headphones.

Does anyone know what's in this update? http://resonessencelabs.com/software-updates-for-concero/

I haven't updated yet...

Not much documentation.

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Originally Posted by CanDude 

Does anyone know what's in this update? http://resonessencelabs.com/software-updates-for-concero/

I haven't updated yet...

Not much documentation.

That's a good question.  I did the update with no problem.  I can't tell any change.  Could have just been compatibility fixes with certain software.  Or maybe minor filter tweaks.  However this does answer one thing I've been wondering about; if the Concero is able to accept firmware updates.  That's a plus in my book.

Yep. From this price point upwards you should not buy a new DAC if you cannot update the firmware.

So I tried the Concero with my usb and automatically my computer recognized it and installed the driver. Music now plays with the Concero. I have no idea why it couldn't before or what solved it. I guess I no longer need to use my vlink

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Originally Posted by rawrster 

So I tried the Concero with my usb and automatically my computer recognized it and installed the driver. Music now plays with the Concero. I have no idea why it couldn't before or what solved it. I guess I no longer need to use my vlink

Well thats convenient. How does the direct USB compare to using the V-Link? or do you notice a difference at all?

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Originally Posted by jronan2 

Is anyone using a power supply for this, or just usb powered? And is there an SQ difference between the two?

 

I'm looking for just a usb dac, don't need all the additional options that most other dacs offer. The concero looks attractive for computer based systems. 

I went for the iFi USB power supply, and I think it's a worthwhile upgrade, but it's $216 including shipping so YMMV on the value proposition.

Im on my 3rd, well 4th USB cable. I went through the one that came with which is ok. Trying not to speand a lot I picked up a Pangea AG and regular Pangea USB. The AG was horribly bright and the regular version was tizzy up top. So thats... a little over $100. Then I picked up a Virtue Audio Nirvana USB. Really well made and I think I hear an actual sound improvement. Bigger sound stage, Nicely balanced. More potent bass. Weird that cables do these things. But I figure if a power cable or speaker wire changes the sound why not the USB. So the Nirvana is a definite keeper. Of course I have yet to hear the Cardas or Audioquest... so

How about something from wireworld? I haven't tried any yet but so many people recommend them to me, I'll probably try the starlight.

Ill have to try them. MAybe Ill see if some of my audiophile friends have one. They are old skool though, cd players and such. Records... oh my lord... to me a pita, but they do sound good. ;)