I have one (upgraded version with 5670 tube and DIR9001 ) and haven't too much time to play with it to give my opinion of it... My initial thoughts though are that it is a very nice DAC! With my Pioner A300r precision Amp and Dynaudio Contours it sounds great. Unfortunately I have never owned a...

I would also love to know if anyone has heard it, but doubt anyone will have had the chance yet. It appears the DAC-02A isn't a pre-amp as it can't take analog inputs, only digital. They have also added a BNC input. A further difference is that they have an upgraded version that has the 5670...

Thanks again, Maverickronin. I have been looking up Jitter and guess that the difference between 150ps and 50ps isn't audible, so IF the CS8416 version can accept 192kHz signals I will choose it (despite the worse jitter) just to be safe that it will accept the signal from any device.

I understand the whole 192kHz thing is stupid... but if a bluray has 192kHz audio then will the bluray player be able to output it as 96kHz? or will I ever run into problems not being able to accept the signal?

Yes, But even as a feature is the 192kHz thing not useful? Would there be devices that would output at 192kHz? Like a ps3?

Thanks Maverickronin. I understand that but wonder why the cs8416 doesnt mean it can accept 192kHz as that may be a useful feature. But im guessing the jitter wont be noticable.

Hi maverickronin,   How does the XiangSheng DAC-02A Upgraded version look to you? They seem to be the creators of the maverick audio D1 and this is their newest one that it just out. They have an upgraded version that has the 5670 tube instead of 6N3, but ALSO has other upgrades...

How Different is this really from the Xiang Sheng model? I know in the condensed FAQ Spanky says it's evolved into a better product...but internally ( and in terms of sound) is it much different? Also I notice the D2 still isn't out a very little info about it is available. If the D1 at least...

Thanks Again maverickronin, You've definitely been the most helpful person on a forum I have ever come across! I will do some reading and investigating and let you know what I decide on / run it past you.

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Thanks maverickronin,   When you say it gives no issues with your SE530s do you mean there is no audible hiss at any reasonable volume level? If so then Im guessing my westone um2s should be safe?   Overall if I get something this (which I think I may) I think I will be well set up. I...

Thanks maverickronin,   You're Brilliant! In fact, this has probably been the most educational interesting couple of hours geeky reading I've ever done! But it's also confusing... I always suspected that high end stuff wasn't much better, but I thought the differences would only start being...

I have been working my way through those articles. That's a great collection you've put together and VERY interesting. Im guessing your opinion is closer to all DACs are the same? I don't have one, but just wanted to get something as cheap as possible, as I would generally agree with at least a...

Quote: Thanks for those links. Im gonna get reading them right now! In terms of what I have now, all I have is an old samsung mp3 player and various other bad sources! I used to have a Onkyo SR875 receiver which just sounded great when i took audio from my PC through HDMI. I had to...

First off, I have to say I am astounded that any of you guys are able to make decisions on DACs! There are so many, at such different prices with few comparisons, not a lot of info and a lot of big statements about how good they are!   I have been trawling the internet for a while now...