Here's a couple of good discussions on USB chain from computer to DAC:   http://www.head-fi.org/t/829639/usb-strikes-back-watch-out-aoip-usb-ethernet-chain-beats-all-at-least-for-me#post_13103749   http://www.usaudiomart.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=1172&hilit=usb+chain     My apology...

Sheeshon, just out of curiosity, if you're planning on using optical why did you get the amanero upgrade? I personally haven't used optical but from what I have read, of all the interfaces that's the worst. I've used usb (amanero) and coax and to my ears there is very little to no difference. I...

Man that's awesome dude.So you're saying that it sounds better than the m7? I wish I could hear what it sounds like.

Great thread guys. Thank you all for the great info.

I have a pretty extensive FLAC library so I don't use tidal or any other online streaming music service. Sorry can't answer that question. I've tried several Linux audiophile flavors and I think Daphile is the best so far. I'll probably check out Audiophile Linux again once they upgrade it. The...

No I haven't messed with it, I like where it's at right now. Believe it or not but your NOS 19 is going to sound even better with more playing time. I have tried the coax connection but didn't notice a difference. I'm not sure spending the money for a re-clocker and linear power supply is going...

By the way Turbo have you had a chance to listen to the NOS 19? If so, what do you think about it?

To all you guys having computer issues with your DACs, have you tried Daphile? You don't have to install it, you can run it from a CD or a USB thumb drive. Nice thing about it is that you don't have to download any drivers for the DAC. I have a NOS 19 and it picked it up without having to...

I have the NOS 19 and listen to jazz, classical, acoustic, rock. I can tell you this much, you won't be disappointed with the NOS 19. Incredible sound. Right now I'm listening to the sound track to Twin Peaks, if I close my eyes it almost feels like I'm floating. The thing the really stands out...

TurbO I haven't played around with the settings yet. Although the DAC sounded incredible straight out of the box, I wanted to wait to see if the sound characteristics would change any after the burn in before messing around with any of the settings. This DAC has only gotten better with burn in...

I don't understand what warm or neutral means in relation to sound, but I can tell you this, the NOS 19 kicks ass, at least on my system. If you listen to jazz, acoustic or classical music I highly suggest you get one before they are gone. Don't get me wrong the other genres sound great too but...

Right now I hear no difference when I make a change to the button. I don't see how the DAC is going to sound any better than it does now after its broke in. The sound coming out right now is pretty near perfect and I'm streamming the data from a regular homemade pc.

Just got my Audio-GD NOS 19 DAC and its incredible sounding out of the box. I'm going to wait a while before making any adjustments. The instructions on changing the jumpers is kind of confusing. Anyone know what the Setting button on the front panel is for?