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    FS: New VALAB NOS USB Reclocking DAC with Independent External Power Supply, $300 shipped to continental US.

    VALAB NOS Reclocking USB DAC with the independent external power supply.  I decided to purchase a Metrum Octave mkII.   I have only hooked it up to insure it works perfectly after arriving.   The unit has USB, Coax and Toslink inputs.  The sound is very natural right out of the box.  I'm...
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    Valab vs Metrum NOS dac comparisons?

    Have any members listened to a Valab NOS dac and a Metrum Octave/Octave mkii dac?   I would expect the Metrum to be better.  True?  By how much?  Subtle differences?  Night and day differences?  Not even in the same league?  Or, pretty darn close?   Thanks for sharing your experiences.
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    NOS DAC comparison experience?

    Have any members personally performed direct comparisons of a VALAB NOS DAC with one of the Metrum NOS DACs?  Do the Metrum's industrial grade DAC chips make a difference for the better in sound?   Thanks for sharing your experience.   Regards, Steve
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