[cradon]

Prepare yourself for a long burn-in period of about 450 hours.

 

[customNuts]

  Fresh from UPS. Starting the burn.......

 

 
Respect. Very jealous!

 

[customNuts]

& I agree, it's amazing there isn't more talk about this dac. Imo it ticks many of the boxes for the perfect dac at well below "perfect dac" prices.

 

[Andrew_WOT]

Any initial impressions so far?

 

[santacore]

I've only had 1-2 hours with it, and only with my headphone rig, no speakers. Initial impressions are very favorable. It's easily equals the Hilo and betters it in a few ways. Bass quality seems to be the first thing I noticed. Punchier, tighter, and a bit deeper. Overall dynamics seem a little better. Quick and very musical seems like a good description. Others have said that it makes redbook (16/44) seem better and my early impressions mirror this. At this point all listening has been using the USB input. Mac Mini>WyWires USB>Vega DAC.
 
The burn in continues.......

 

[SleepyOne]

Thanks for the early impression! How would you described its 3D (for headphone) so far? Well enjoy the burn-in which should be easier for DAC as it can be on 24/7

 

[santacore]

Well I kind of agree with the reviews that say it has more of a front row presentation. That said, I hear more room reflections from the recording studio then I've ever heard before with other DAC's. Low level detail is just fantastic with this unit.

 

[SleepyOne]

Thank you! Saw it on youtube, very gripping sound!

 

[tiga3mata]

I am in the market for a Dac too...this is on my radar. Please do keep the impressions coming.

 

[Andrew_WOT]

Just got my Vega delivered and installed.
 

Three letter review - TMI

 

[santacore]

Nice Andrew!! Good to see another one being enjoyed in CA.
 
I hear you, this DAC conveys so much information that it's an assault on your senses in a very good way. Incredibly detailed, yet still musical, and of course the great bass.......

 

[tiga3mata]

TMI?

 

[Andrew_WOT]

  Nice Andrew!! Good to see another one being enjoyed in CA.
 
I hear you, this DAC conveys so much information that it's an assault on your senses in a very good way. Incredibly detailed, yet still musical, and of course the great bass.......

 
Wow, tried some hi-rez material with Exact clock last night, my jaw dropped to the floor! Which filter do you use, default (4)?

 

[SleepyOne]

Would be very interesting to see what you guys think on using DSD files, assuming those are recorded using AAD (analogue to begin with).

 

[santacore]

   
Wow, tried some hi-rez material with Exact clock last night, my jaw dropped to the floor! Which filter do you use, default (4)?

I haven't even tried any of the other filter options, I'm still on the default 4. Sounds great though.
 
Will try to play some DSD this weekend.