Quote: Originally Posted by mironathetin I also think the internal DAC ist ok at best. I use the MF V-DAC. That's a really fine DAC and by far superior to the one in the X-Can. DENp, I would also be very interested to read about your experiences with the MF fine tuning...

Entry ------------------ Apogee Duet (1) Asus Essence STX (2) Audio-gd Compass (5) Beresford TC-7510 (2) Beresford TC-7520 (3) Beresford TC-7520 SE (Caiman) (1) Cambridge Audio DacMagic (8) Cambridge Audio Dacmagic2 (1) Edirol UA-25 (1) EMU-0404 (3) EMU-1212m (1) Headamp Pico dac...

Quote: Originally Posted by bralk For large scale reproduction you need large speakers. I can recommend ATC SCM 100 ASL or perhaps the SCM 50 ASL depending on your listening environment. cheers Tom I also happen to use SCM100A connected directly to HDR DAC1 / PRE - I can...

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I would not rate the USB DAC highly in the X-can v8P. It's so so. I think any decent USB DAC for $200+ will trump the DAC section of the v8P. However, the Pre-amp and Headphone amp sections are pretty good. I have further improved them by getting an X-PSU-8 Power Supply and modding the v8P...

I also had a chance to compare the Oritek and the 7520. The Beresford only has some 30 hours on it. The main difference is in the soundstage, I would say. Oritek produces a narrower stage, although, perhaps, somewhat more 3d. You also feel that are you a distance away from the stage, covered by...

You should consider Trends Audio UD10.1 device. You can get them cheaper these days. A highly versatile unit - you can link it to your PC and then use either Toslink, Coax or XLR link to connect to your DA10. You can certainly take advantage of your XLR input. Sound quality of Trends conversion...

Bryston BDA-1 DAC seems to hold up quite well against DACs costing upto $5K... http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f7/bry...-1-dac-363495/

I would say 7520 is a very decent source, so fully recommend it. Slightly different signature from Oritek V4.1, however, very appealing indeed. Just a tad more bass than the Oritek. 7520 still burning in though...

I find the 7520 headamp to be a very good match with the Denons D2000 (against a fully specced up MF X-CAN V8P with XPSU V8 + MF MODs!). Bought the 7520 as a dedicated DAC - turned out to be a great Headamp too. Still burning in, so early days for a proper comment.

True, there is such a gap in the market! Excellent Transport, SACD player & multiple input DAC. How difficult can it be to produce a multi-functional box like this? Looks like a well built machine. How about a price drop, though...

what about noise cancelling phones? Gym can be a noisy environment, especially with cable disturbances. Sennhs PCX-300 - great option. The only thing you will have to carry a stick (with 2 aaa batterries) that is the active module.

Quote: Originally Posted by Skylab I bet the adapter does help. I have never heard the X-Can V8 so cannot help with that, sorry. X-Can V8P with D2000 is marvellous! i have mentioned it in a few posts already - this is my recent hifi redescovery. It further blew my head off...

can agree with some postings above... Radiohead - Hail to The Thief Radiohead - Kid A Dire Straits - On Every Street Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds - Let Love In i guess it takes the listener to mature

>Upgraditis! HD600 vs K701 Not again..(Calling all DT770 05' Owners) or wait..a DAC instead? never ending story! I can't get out of this cycle either...