[avsmusic1]

Apologies if this has been covered but wouldn’t another potential benefit of the split units be that you wouldn’t need to have the amp on all the time to thermally stabilize the R2R?

 

[FredA]

Apologies if this has been covered but wouldn’t another potential benefit of the split units be that you wouldn’t need to have the amp on all the time to thermally stabilize the R2R?

Yes. I suppose so. Another one: you can sell the units separately if needed.

 

[sumpao]

I notice that there is so much model coming out this year.

Audio GD have done a lot of research then

 

[FredA]

I notice that there is so much model coming out this year.

Audio GD have done a lot of research then

Another combo came out yesterday: the d-27. Great value for someone looking for a sabre dac.

 

[alphanumerix1]

Another combo came out yesterday: the d-27. Great value for someone looking for a sabre dac.

16w at 25ohm? wowee

 

[gLer]

16w at 25ohm? wowee

Looks like a D-77 married to a Master 9 amp. Interesting. I’m yet to read any reviews of a dual ESS 9038 AGD dac. Hopefully this is what @Currawong was hinting at when he said he needs space on his desk

 

[Astral Abyss]

Looks like a D-77 married to a Master 9 amp. Interesting. I’m yet to read any reviews of a dual ESS 9038 AGD dac. Hopefully this is what @Currawong was hinting at when he said he needs space on his desk

I have a D-77 and I can tell you that it's amazing. Clarity and instrument separation are way above and beyond what I was expecting. No regrets here, although I almost wish I had waited and got a D-27 instead of the D-77/NFB-1AMP combo. I do prefer separate components though, and I wasn't totally sure I was going to like the dual 9038 as much as I do.

 

[alota]

I have a D-77 and I can tell you that it's amazing. Clarity and instrument separation are way above and beyond what I was expecting. No regrets here, although I almost wish I had waited and got a D-27 instead of the D-77/NFB-1AMP combo. I do prefer separate components though, and I wasn't totally sure I was going to like the dual 9038 as much as I do.

contrary to many people, i like the sound of sabre. i´m excited with this new d-27. so d-77 sounds good?

 

[wietschebehr]

I have a D-77 and I can tell you that it's amazing. Clarity and instrument separation are way above and beyond what I was expecting. No regrets here, although I almost wish I had waited and got a D-27 instead of the D-77/NFB-1AMP combo. I do prefer separate components though, and I wasn't totally sure I was going to like the dual 9038 as much as I do.

Hi! Have you or anyone else compared the D77 or any of the dual 9038 Sabre DACs to any of the R2R dacs? I would like an objective and preferably unbiased opinion...

The late 9038 sounds great to me compared to previous versions of the chip. I am torn between the D77 and R1 to pair with my NFB1. Previously I was set on the R1. But after hearing a good single 9038 implementation my expectations were blown out of the water.

 

[Currawong]

Looks like a D-77 married to a Master 9 amp. Interesting. I’m yet to read any reviews of a dual ESS 9038 AGD dac. Hopefully this is what @Currawong was hinting at when he said he needs space on his desk

No. I didn't know about this at all. The space was for Stax.

 

[gLer]

No. I didn't know about this at all. The space was for Stax.

Ah, so you’re downgrading then @Currawong Look forward to that one. I have a love hate relationship with Stax.

 

[NucRad]

Well I just picked up a R-28 off Audiogon for the Audeze LCD-X I recently acquired. Should have it in a few days since it is already in USA so I’ll post some impressions soon.

I currently have a Corda Symphony so hoping the ladder DAC will be a nice upgrade over the old Wolfram chip implementation.

 

[NucRad]

I do not will sell it
Componetns(cable, connectors, push buttons, plexiglass cut out with laser) cost about 65€ and 5 hours of my work

Count me in for one if you change your mind!

 

[FredA]

Looks like a D-77 married to a Master 9 amp. Interesting. I’m yet to read any reviews of a dual ESS 9038 AGD dac. Hopefully this is what @Currawong was hinting at when he said he needs space on his desk

This is the sabre equivalent to the r8 but with headphone amp as a bonus. SMD resistors are used, a lighter chassis, and and other cost-reduction is made to bring a value offer that should be pretty close to the nfb7.77/master-9 stack.

 

[VintageFlanker]

Hey there,

@Currawong (or anyone): thumb up for your video review. In addition, what would you say about R-28 unbalanced outputs? (Both jack 6,3 and RCA line out) Thanks.

Asking this as I only have unbalanced headphones and only RCA inputs for my stereo integrated amp.