A Valab sourced X-10 DAC supports DSD audio via the USB interface where it is coded using the DoP standard (DSD over PCM).   Under windows 7 I found it necessary to install the provided "USB Audio Class Driver" and download (and configure) a trial DSD capable player before I could play for...

Mine cost £42 to release from customs (uk), with 2 week delivery. The packaging was very basic and there is no manual, power lead, remote or anything just two bits of polystyrene and the dac in a box, oh and a driver CD. More or less as expected. I was looking at the various kits on ebay but...

Not tried it with HD source yet, maybe this weekend.    With CD it does not reveal any more of the source than my old Marantz CD94 (used as the transport), Balance-wise It has a slightly more prominent and better focussed bass and lacks the pleasant midrange sheen(grain?) added by the CD94. I...

The front panel styling is one area that I prefer the look of the older Valab DAC.       Peter

>> On my unit they need to be set toward the front panel.   Forgot to mention - this is for 230V   Peter

I have this DAC. To check/change the mains voltage you must remove the top cover. There are 4 Allen bolts that need to be removed, 2 on the side 2 on the back.   Warning you need imperial allen key - the nearest metric size will spin in the bolthead and damage it making it harder to remove.  ...