Has anyone compared the stereo-link Model 1400HD USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier to some of the more expensive DAC USP solutions for music listening from a computer hardrive? How would it compare to say the DAC 1 USB, Hagerman Technology Chime Tubed 24-Bit Oversampling DAC With USB...

Hi Elias: I am confused about the differences between the DAC 1/USB implimentation of I2S and the USB solution offered by Steve Nugent at Empiracle audio with the total cost for the Off-Ramp I²S/minimum mods Benchmark DAC-1 combination package at $2,645 which Steve Nugent feels is his "most...

Hi Elias: I am confused about the differences between the DAC 1/USB implimentation of I2S and the USB solution offered by Steve Nugent at Empiracle audio with the total cost for the Off-Ramp I²S/minimum mods Benchmark DAC-1 combination package at $2,645 which Steve Nugent feels is his "most...

Bel Canto Dac-3 $2500 http://www.belcantodesign.com/prod_eOneDAC3.html Has anyone heard this DAC using USB off a laptop? Does it sound as good or better than a Benchmark DAC1/USB? I am not sure if the Bel Canto uses the I2S data stream or not. If it is better and less prone to jitter then why...

Does the Lavry DA10 have a USB input with I2S?

Does the Lavry DA10 stock unit have a I2S USB input? If not, for those of use wanting a computer server, the BC is a better choice. Also, does the the Bel Canto. Dac3 have balanced output for use with a balanced cabled headphone?

Which DACs currently on the market are capable of extracting a I2S signal from the USB port of a computer?

So in the $2500 or less price range, which DAC would have the best overall SQ with Jazz and female vocalists? I also want a true balanced capability in case I get my AKG 701 modified for balanced output. I will be using a MACBOOKPRO as my source with apple lossless and itunes.

So if one does impliment USB, which is the best USB DAC for use with a computer??

Of the three reviewed DACs it seems that there is a jitter issue with the USB output of a computer hard drive. If I wanted a DAC for both the USB out of my computer as well as to upgrade an inxepensive CDP like an Oppo, would I be better off paying more for the new DAC1/USB which is designed to...

MSB Technologies iLink. Yes! It's an $2,000 iPod for Audiophiles. I have an iPod already modded by RedWine so I see no advantage of the iLink since I can use a dedicated laptop with iTunes as a music server for 1/2 the price e.g. MacBook 80 Gig. Both require an outboard DAC. I don't think...

Has anyone heard the MSB Technologoes: Nelson Link DAC III $995? How would it compare to the: Stello DA220 Mk II $1,650.00 Benchmark DAC 1/USB List $1,275.00 Lavry DA10 $975.00 CIA VDA-2 DAC +VAC-1 $758.00

Just got the Oppo CDP but I am confused about the analog/digital outputs. If I add a DAC like the Benchmarc how can I get balanced output to a balanced headphone amp? The Oppo has S/PDIF coaxial and optical digital outputs (are they balanced?) and Analog stereo audio RCA jacks (Mixed...

How long does it take to break in the Edition 9's? What sound level should one use for break-in? Does the slighly shrill treble get better after break-in?

So the SS amp sounds almos as good as the tube amp in balanced mode?? What about the depth and width of the sound stage? Everyone says that tubes give a more holographic expansive sound stage compared to SS. The Rudistor amps are SS and have a tube-like quality according to some reviews...