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Hey all,   Been using my Monitor 02 for the last two years as a USB-SPDIF converter with no problems in a speaker-based system.   I've just "upgraded" to an older DAC to that, while higher-end than my Emotiva, only processes 16/44.1 signals, since 99% of my collection is CDs ripped to...

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All disc players and other digital sources have an internal DAC.  A standalone DAC improves on that by offering a better power supply, improved digital filtering and input section, and analog output section.  But the bottom line is if your source is digital, somewhere it's being converted to...

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So the 93 will play FLAC files from an external drive if connected via USB or E-SATA? 

Quote: An Emotiva XDA-1.  It's quite good for $299, and great for TV and Movies.  I don't even have any real complaints about performance on background music  But I want something better for serious listening.  Whatever I end up with will, along with the USB converter and a Mac Mini...

Quote: I'm anxious to read your review of the D-18 as well.  I might be one of those "like him" folks.  My current DAC has gobs of detail, but also upper midrange / lower treble glare at louder volumes and a bit of sibilance in my system.  I want something less fatiguing without giving up...

Quote: Can you give an a price estimate on the U2?  I was going to pick up a used Stello or Audiophellio 2, but if this will be comparable, I'd go that route instead.     

I've been using one for a year, with Emotiva's USP-1 preamp and UPA-1 monoblocks.  Speakers are LSA-1 Signature monitors and a Salk Songsub.   It's very detailed and clear, with powerful though slightly warm bass.  The bass from my Musiland Monitor 02 is tighter but much thinner, for lack of...

Where are the reviews?

I'm also curious about various Audio-gd offerings, but there are so many—and so many threads about them—that I'm having a hard time sorting out which models compare to the Yulong, price notwithstanding.    The Reference 5 looks interesting though...

Quote: Cool.   Glad to hear that one of your excellent, in-depth reviews is forthcoming.  No write up would worry me, considering what you said earlier.    According to professional and user reviews alike, the Cullen mods supposedly took the DLIII to another level.  My interest...

Dying for more reviews.   Has anyone compared the D-18 to the PS Audio DL III w/ Cullen mods or the W4S DAC-1? 

How about this for $199?   http://www.mav-audio.com/base/product/tube_magic_d1     A friend from work went out of town this weekend, and loaned me his.  I've been A/B'ing it in my (speaker based) system since Friday night against my Emotiva XDA-1, and it sounds pretty darn good for...