[jscmd2000]

I was wondering about the same thing, actually... started placing the user manual on top after turning it off so dust cannot get in.
After seeing how much dust can get inside the tube compartment of the WA8 through those tiny holes in just a year, I wouldn't be surprised.
At least you can see and clean the WA8, you can't see what is building up inside the Dave. It can't be good.

 

[rayl]

Is anyone ever concerned about the eventual build up of dust and other particles inside of their Dave?

I was looking at the holes on top this morning and thinking that to myself.

I know a majority of high-end equipment have more holes for ventilation, but just a curious thought I had to myself as this is my most expensive equipment piece right now.

Hmm.... I never thought much of it as I thought most of the actual heat dissipation was from the heavy case doubling as a heat sink.... I actually thought the holes were decorative -- I don't see any intake holes to promote convection cooling, for example.

Also I've not yet had a piece of electronic gear fail from dust -- this applies even to 7-8 yr old PCs with forced air fans in a data closet of a dusty office space.

But it does bring up a related question -- tech obsolescence / better mouse trap aside, what is a reasonable life expectancy for a DAVE? a Blu2?

I know that with analog components, 10 years is easy in my experience. 15 yrs is not that hard, depending on capacitors and operating temperatures.

 

[Deftone]

very nice heartfelt impressions. i need to save more forcefully now

Going be a big day when you pick it up, have you thought about getting balloons and a welcome home Dave banner?

 

[Deftone]

Another silly question, but why do people spend so much on a DAC, why not use analogue tech? Is it because of the expense of collecting records?

(Previous post)I wouldn’t say so, not if you love the 650 headphones. I’ve heard chord magic come through even on £40 iems.

I actually prefer the the “sound of digital” coming from a mojo or Hugo 2 than records on a good turntable, but I’m probably younger than most people on here and I didn’t grow up on vinyl.

 

[minibox]

Another silly question, but why do people spend so much on a DAC, why not use analogue tech? Is it because of the expense of collecting records?

I love my analog rig but what is your experience with digital gear? The good stuff is incredibly enjoyable and convenient. The exposure to music is almost endless from my listening chair.

 

[draytonklammer]

My Phi review (using the Dave, with MANY Dave references) is now live.

https://tascware.com/thesummit/phi

 

[minibox]

I received and hooked my Dave up yesterday afternoon. I’m coming from a Berkeley alpha dac series 2, so no slouch of a dac either. The most immediate difference was the increase in body, depth and, although it seems to go against the gains in these areas, detail. Bass is weightier but faster and precise. I consider the Berkeley to be a very musical and smooth dac that’s easy to listen to but the Dave bested it in these areas, all the while being more detailed, extended and transparent. Amazing piece of kit. More on it later but I’m very impressed.

 

[draytonklammer]

I received and hooked my Dave up yesterday afternoon. I’m coming from a Berkeley alpha dac series 2, so no slouch of a dac either. The most immediate difference was the increase in body, depth and, although it seems to go against the gains in these areas, detail. Bass is weightier but faster and precise. I consider the Berkeley to be a very musical and smooth dac that’s easy to listen to but the Dave bested it in these areas, all the while being more detailed, extended and transparent. Amazing piece of kit. More on it later but I’m very impressed.

It's an amazing DAC, enjoy it!

 

[minibox]

It's an amazing DAC, enjoy it!

I am. Woke up in my listening chair this morning at 5 am.....

 

[draytonklammer]

Questions to everyone...

Anyone use HF filter?

Anyone use crossfeed?

 

[minibox]

Questions to everyone...

Anyone use HF filter?

Anyone use crossfeed?

I haven’t listened yet without the HF filter as my experience using it with my Hugo 2 has been extremely positive. I’m looking forward to experimenting with cross feed on the Dave. I use the highest cx feed setting on my Hugo 2.

 

[ray-dude]

My general rul

Questions to everyone...

Anyone use HF filter?

Anyone use crossfeed?

My general rule is HF filter on unless using a Blu2, and crossfeed on for headphones (level depends on recording) and cross feed off for two channel

Caution: if you turn on CF for headphones, it stays on for two channel. Turn off CF before unplugging headphones.

 

[jonstatt]

Was there a design revision of the casing at some point? Early photos showed the inputs and outputs at the back devoid of any labelling. There were similar comments on the forum about having to refer to the manual to figure out what was what. The back of mine is engraved with the names of the inputs and outputs. So was just curious if/when that changed?

 

[jonstatt]

Is anyone ever concerned about the eventual build up of dust and other particles inside of their Dave?

I was looking at the holes on top this morning and thinking that to myself.

I know a majority of high-end equipment have more holes for ventilation, but just a curious thought I had to myself as this is my most expensive equipment piece right now.

I mentioned this a few weeks ago as a couple of large dust particles found their way onto the screen. I spoke to Mitch at Chord who confirmed there was no grommet or similar to prevent dust reaching the screen and he said it was okay to undo the screws around the porthole to blow away dust. To avoid this though I now cover Dave after use.

 

[draytonklammer]

I mentioned this a few weeks ago as a couple of large dust particles found their way onto the screen. I spoke to Mitch at Chord who confirmed there was no grommet or similar to prevent dust reaching the screen and he said it was okay to undo the screws around the porthole to blow away dust. To avoid this though I now cover Dave after use.

I'm getting fairly tempted to start covering mine as well.