Any recommendation? I was looking at something like the Topping DX3 Pro+ but I'm not sure if it performs well with low-impedance headphones (I understand the Deva Pro has 18 Ohm). Alternatives are the Topping L30/D30 stack or the recently announced SMSL SH-6/SU-6 stack (didn't find yet reviews...

I understand the Bluemini is a pretty great DAC given the size & power constraints (I see a huge difference using it wired with the audio cable vs. USB cable). But how does the Reva Pro reacts when connected to an external DAC & AMP? Is it worth the upgrade?

Where can you get the Opus#1 for $300? 

I'm highly interested on this thread as I want to buy some speakers for the same purpose.

A review that can help: Review: Russ Andrews HP-1/PA-1 headphone/power amp - AVReview Hifi reviews The Russ Andrews PA-1 is a rebadged April Music Stello S100.

Quote: Originally Posted by ironmine I have a technical question. The output voltage of DA100 DAC is 2.4 Vrms. HP100 AMP has a High/Low gain switch to change the input sensitivity. When it’s set to “High”, the input sensitivity is 1.5 Vrms. When it’s set to “Low”, it is 2.7 Vrms...

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Hi! Do you know any online retailers selling April Music's Stello products in Europe? http://www.aprilmusic.com/ Thanks! Luciano

Chris... any update about the performance of this DAC? Thanks!

Quote: Originally Posted by Tiff_Needle I see that the online store is already up! Do you know if they are willing to ship this item for instance to Portugal? I see no reference to internacional shipping. Would there be any other way to get my hands on one of these? Uma...

eBay is your friend. Some links: eBay.co.uk Shop - TechnologyFactory: D A Converter or Processor: BENCHMARK DAC1 USB - PROMO, BENCHMARK DAC1 PRE - PROMO eBay.co.uk Shop - Wyrwas Studiotechnik GmbH: Digitale Helfer: Benchmark ADC1 USB Zweikanaliger A D-Wandler Frei Haus

Hard to find a poll leader... what does this means?

Quote: Originally Posted by gevorg Wow, so far it seems that there is not even a sign of some consensus or a popular favorite, unlike on the other side (i.e. DAC1 is believed to be neutral, revealing and analytical). Only NOS dacs have some lead, although its statistically...

This product seems very interesting... if it sounds good. Let's wait for the burn in and for you final valuation.

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Hi! I need to buy a DAC with USB input and would like to know what is your opinion about the best one. Let's consider entry-level products (under 500 USD). Thanks! Links for products: Musical Fidelity V-DAC: http://www.musicalfidelity.com/produ...ries/vdac.html Valab DAC (aka...

Quote: Originally Posted by ashmedai DAC with USB input. I'm just using a $200 EMU 0404 and it does the job quite well. For 500€ you would have a number of options. I'd really start by lurking around FS/FT since you'll probably get the best result that way, but availability is obviously...

Hi! I currently have the Sennheiser HD650 headphones connected to a April Music's Stello HP100 amplifier. However, my source is a laptop (CD ripped to FLAC) with a simple headphone to RCA connector. (the laptop doesn't have a digital out) So, what is the best option? 1) Squeezebox (not...

Quote: Originally Posted by PatOMalley The chassis' outer dimensions are roughly 4 3/4" x 6 1/2" x 1 1/2" Thanks!

Is there anyone in Europe selling this DAC? I'd prefere not importing it from Korea and paying duty taxes...

What are the dimensions of the Valab DAC? Does anyone changed its casing? Can you show us some photos? Thanks!

Well... it's seems that nobody knows this gear...

Hi! I've seen this DAC on eBay and the specs look promising. Anyone already has it? What do you think about it? product > new_product > UHF-1 USB TranspoDAC [JAVS] UHF-1 USB Transpo DAC USB Audio interface NEW on eBay, also Power Amplifiers, Amplifiers, Pro Audio Stage Effects...

Quote: Originally Posted by Currawong Do you have 24/96 files on your computer? No. Just ripped CDs. Why?

Hi! I currently have the Sennheiser HD650 headphones connected to a Russ Andrews HP1 (modded April Music Stello HP100) amplifier. However I'm currently feeding the amp with my laptop's headphone output which is of course a major limitation in the system. So I need a new source to feed...