[Eagle Eye]

Yeah, jumped right on it. I wanted to make sure it can be mailed on the 20th. Forgot to order the ACSS cable but thanks to Currawong I will order that too today. Now the wait begins, LOL.

 

[Nada]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eagle Eye /img/forum/go_quote.gif Just ordered the DSP version. Hope it lives up to it's billing and I know it will. Kingwa makes good stuff for sure.

I wonder why you decided to go with the DSP version?

 

[Eagle Eye]

Of course Kingwa recommended it but I also have a lower priced CD player (Denon DN-C615 and do not want to get rid of it but thought the DSP would be appropriate. Other than that I have no reason except Kingwa recommended it. This is from his site:


Theoretically when using the DSP1, data will be running parallel, achieving near zero jitter state, no matter the level of CD transport attached, be it hypermarket grade or hi-end level, you will still be getting the best and similar sound quality! Practically, through some experiment, although we could perceive the sound quality difference between differently priced and level of CD transports (as an audiophile, you just can’t just follow pure theory, but you must also venture the practical side too), but final result shows that using entry level CD transport or hypermarket grade DVD player, the improvement of sound quality is huge compared to typical digital processor chip like PMD-100, DF1704 etc.

 

[yupoet]

may I speak something - It's really a top DAC with USB capable for audio-gd I think.

 

[Omega17TheTrue]

Kingwa never stop !

The RE5 with the ROC should be a great combo if space is too limited for bigger gear. The people who have just bought a DAC19 are maybe regretting now ?

 

[realmassy]

Just placed the order: never been so happy to spend $1000

 

[Eagle Eye]

Congratulations Massi! I bet we are going to be very pleased for sure.

 

[haloxt]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omega17TheTrue /img/forum/go_quote.gif The people who have just bought a DAC19 are maybe regretting now ?

I want this because it is smaller than ref 1 and has coax/optical/usb input, but I'm not sure I should get it since I have a phoenix.

 

[noinimod]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omega17TheTrue /img/forum/go_quote.gif The RE5 with the ROC should be a great combo if space is too limited for bigger gear. The people who have just bought a DAC19 are maybe regretting now ?

Well.. if those people aren't running a balanced setup, then take it from Kingwa: "If you only want to use the RCA output and no plan going to balance systems in future, you are better consider the DAC-19 not the Reference 5 can save some money."

Did he just advise potential buyers not to spend unnecessary money?

Btw, i sold my DAC19 in anticipation of the Ref 5, and i'm all ready to pull the trigger any moment. I'm just considering between this or going for broke with the Ref 1.

 

[Xan7hos]

EDIT: didn't read the above!

 

[Eagle Eye]

Hey Noinimod I went through the same dilemma and decided I would try the Ref 5 with the ROC and then if I become unsatisfied (doubt it) I can sell it with not too much loss and then go with the Reference 1. I kinda like the idea of the inputs and the fact it matches the ROC exactly. Think I will be super happy with it though but if not there are options. If I am I saved about 600.00 that will buy a pant load of CD's.

 

[realmassy]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eagle Eye /img/forum/go_quote.gif if I am I saved about 600.00 that will buy a pant load of CD's.

I have to agree here: there's no upgrade better than my buying new music

 

[gevorg]

Any details on USB input? I can't wait until Kingwa masters proper USB implementation.

 

[kunalraiker]

I'am getting my C-2 delivered soon,would be buying the Audio GD DAC-19 DSP after that, should I consider Ref 5 instead, I would be using them with 325is and k701, I don't have any balanced headphones.

 

[johangrb]

I will also jump for one. Probably DSP & run ACSS to my Roc.