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Interesting. Is there a discount for current owners of the D1? I'd like to try a loaner unit.
This isn't fun anymore as I am actually quite temped to pre-order the D2, and I think the all the added improvements are worth it given how happy I already am with the D1. I think the Svetlana 2 purchase might be delayed again.
Just ordered using my original login but didn't see anything about a discount.
An Emotiva XDA-1. It's quite good for $299, and great for TV and Movies. I don't even have any real complaints about performance on background music But I want something better for serious listening. Whatever I end up with will, along with the USB converter and a Mac Mini, end up as the source components in a dedicated room. But that will take a couple of years to put together. In the meantime music in the living room will get an upgrade.
By the way, the U2 looks good. I'll probably order one in the next week or so. I know the Stello, and especially the Audiophellio have gotten great press, but I like to be different. Bang-for-the-buck is a factor too.
On the D-18, I'm just waiting for a solid, concise description of it's sound characteristics. It's high on my possibles list based on what's out there so far, and the fact that it's right at my budget for a DAC, while nearly everything else I'm looking at (W4S DAC-1, Rega, Metrum Octave, Tranquility) would have to be used. The only others that fit my budget new are the Rein and the upcoming Schitt balanced DAC. The difficulty is in hearing any of them. The nearest decent audio shop is over 100 miles away.
Maybe I should move...
Interesting. Is there a discount for current owners of the D1? I'd like to try a loaner unit.
As for the D1 being limited in quantity, it was a decision we reluctantly made because the market moved on to high-resolution USB. We do not foresee any need for anything beyond 24-bit/192KHz in the near future. We have no plans to update the U2 and D2, and we intend to keep on producing them as long as there are customers for them.
@Permagrin
You should read more carefully. It has been mentioned on their site to contact them first for a discount coupon. Elisabeth was so kind to send me a coupon of $150.00. With the discount it makes the total price for the U2 $ 240.00 for original D1 owners.
Elisabeth also responded to my question whether the U2 or D2 were limited quantity like the D1 was. Here is her answer. I can just peacefully wait for project86 his review without worrying the D2 might be sold out.
@Permagrin
That could very well be. Just contact Anedio and I am sure they will happily refund you the difference since you are an original D1 owner
Would there be any reason to order the U2 USB and switch to USB if I'm using the D1 with co-ax currently?