My original DAC-19 DF is still going strong after ~6 years.  Great piece of equipment.  

The dsp and the df are the digital filters that are used in each DAC.  The DF-1704 digital filter has been around for a while, while the DSP-1 is Kingwas own  design, which he includes on his higher priced DAC's and some who have heard both suggest that it IS worth the added cost.   I just...

There is something to be said for playing an entire album, right?  Sure...a computer based source can do this, but many times I find I have to force myself to not skip albums after a couple of songs when using my audio-PC.  Many times I find myself using the random play function.  It is a new...

Well....my DF has shipped.  Will post impressions compared to my Zhaolu after listening for a little while.

Had a 540P.....now use a 640P.  Great bang for the buck phono cartridges.  Good choice.  Spearit Sound is where I ordered mine.

  Quote:   ABX Comparator By: Peter Performs a double-blind listening test between two tracks.   http://www.foobar2000.org/components/view/foo_abx

I'd go with an AT 440MLA....I liked it better than my Denon DL-110, but like the Dynavector10X5 the most of carts I've tried.

Thanks for the additional comments, guys.  I just have to set a limit, and I have set my limit to $500 per piece of equipment.  I usually buy used, but I haven't seen a Dac-19 for sale for a while.  I wish I would have been looking when someone got rid of their MKIII with both filters, but...

I don't think I chose my words correctly regarding the sound that I am looking for.  Warmer was not the right word.  I do like detail, I just am really looking for a more natural sound than what I am getting with the Zhaolu.  Nice to know the DSP filter could be added at a later date if I wanted...

I just ordered the DF version of the DAC-19.  I really debated going for the DSP filter, but in the end I couldn't justify the price for the possible upgrade.  Is the jury definitely out that the DSP is a superior filter?   Could  the DF and DSP filters be swapped?   Could the unit I...

I believe your motherboard has the realtek alc883 codec. This is the same codec I have in my Abit NView motherboard. My motherboard outputs bit-perfect data to my dac via the optical out. I'm pointing this out to let you know that you may not need a USB dac. Maybe an spdif dac will suffice. You...

I currently have a zhaolu 2.5c dac. I bought it used for ~$100. I upgraded the opamps, and compared it head to head with an Arcam CD73 player. It was nearly indistinguishable. I am now looking to try an Audio-GD Dac-19. This is going to run me ~$700, so I am hoping for a nice step up in sound...

Not much action....guess the zhaolu has fallen out of favor. So....I'll post my thoughts to help others. OPA2107> LT1057 and OPA2604 The opamps I ordered were OPA2107AP. Not sure what the AP stands for. Hope it's ok to give the ebay seller a plug, as he sent me a 3rd opamp for no...

Well....I just bought some OPA2107 to try in the 2.5C....any thoughts

Just purchased a used Zhaolu 2.5C from the bay, and wanted to check in and bump this monster thread. Mine has the CS4398 with (2) LT 1057 OPAMPs. I found one of the opamps was kind of loose in the socket, and it wouldn't stay in tight. I do not believes it affects the sound. I found the...