Recent content by Mike Portnoy

Hi There!     I updated my ref 5.2 to 5.32. In fact, this upgrade means the replacement of USB interface based on Tenor 8802 chip for the new card 'usb32'.   I've always used this Dac through its usb and it has been amazing. But this upgrade, this new interface usb 32, exceeds...

Quote:     Cara, que rolo! Pede para mandar para o Brasil mesmo! Vais pagar uma graninha a mais, mas não haverá o risco que você está pensando em correr.    Aliás, esse DAC vale tanto a pena que você nem vai ligar para o imposto pago.   Abraços Brasileiros!

Hello!!!   Mine has arrived about 1 month ago, and i'm very happy with it's performance, SQ!   I'm running in USB (TE8802) and it is very good. I found the assinc built-in USB so good, that i abandoned the Halide The Bridge in my "toys box" .   I think this DAC perform better after...

Quote: Originally Posted by tim3320070 If you like it, that's all that matters. Now listen to some Marcio Local! Pretty good brazilian modern samba/soul! Particularly, i love the bossa nova style. God saves the great Tom Jobin. On the other hand, now i'm listen to Porcupine...

Quote: Originally Posted by IPodPJ You might find that the 19mk3 is better than the ECD-1. For your sake I hope not though. In my country, some people has made a test of the Dac9mk3 (not the dac19mk3 like mine). The dac9mk3 is more expensive and offers more features than...

Entry-level: 242[/B] ----------- Alien (1) AOL Picollo DAC (1) Apogee Duet (4) Asus Essence STX (4) Audio-gd Compass (20) Audio-gd Compass - FUN (4) Bantam (1) Behringer DEQ2496 (2) Behringer SRC2496 (1) Beresford TC-7510 (2) Beresford TC-7520 (5) Beresford TC-7520 SE (Caiman) (3)...

Entry-level: 242[/B] ----------- Alien (1) AOL Picollo DAC (1) Apogee Duet (4) Asus Essence STX (4) Audio-gd Compass (20) Audio-gd Compass - FUN (4) Bantam (1) Behringer DEQ2496 (2) Behringer SRC2496 (1) Beresford TC-7510 (2) Beresford TC-7520 (5) Beresford TC-7520 SE (Caiman) (3)...

Quote: Originally Posted by IPodPJ I own the Ref7 and I've heard the ECD-1 on several occasions, at meets, and I had one in my own home that my neighbor loaned me. The Ref7 has much greater resolution, transparency and neutrality. You can't compare the price of Audio-gd's gear to...

Quote: Originally Posted by rosgr63 Enjoy your new toy, let us know how you like it. Thanks! I'm curious too. BUT, i don't receive it yet. The only thing i know is it looks fine. But i don't have tried other Dac's than the Cambridge Dac Magic and my actual Audio-gd Dac...

Ouch! Then, i will collect the little pieces that are left of it... For our information, do you have tested this dac? Thanks!

Hi there! Thank you for the help! But, something unexpected happened: I decide to upgrade for the Electrocompaniet ECD-1. I found it in almost same price of RE7, with 2 year warranty in official brazilian distributor... So, i hope everything gos well. Best regard for you, friends...

Quote: Originally Posted by Currawong Mike: Depends on what gear you have. There is definitely a big difference between the DAC19MK3 and the Ref 1 using balanced gear. Currawong, thank you for the help. My actual gear is exclusively RCA based... (upgrade for amp/preamp in the...

Hello, friends! I'm very impressed with the Dac19MK3. It kills the DacMagic. I'm blow away with the SQ. But, i'm interested by the new REF7 or REF1. All because of the huge sound quality of the dac19mk3... So, what you think about the upgrade from a dac19mk3 to a dac REF7??? Will i...

Quote: Originally Posted by leo1311 Currawong, great notice. I have one question. Do you have Northstar M192 MKI or MKII? Thank you, Leonardo Hello, Leo! This is my doubt too. Thx!

Quote: Originally Posted by slim.a Hi, I have the audio-gd dac-19mk3 too and I prefer the Hiface over the musiland. By the way, you can read my review here where I compare the 2 units. Thank you! Fernando.