[cradon]

Got my Hex in at around 5:30 this afternoon. I've been enjoying it straight out the box since. Getting great detail, extended highs and a surprisingly deep and full bass with RCA cables. This is a very analog sounding DAC. 

 

[antonyfirst]

After reading TurnN'Cough posts here, I have read a few reports regarding RAL, and while there were people complaining on certain forums, I read tons of replies to those people, by others who, after either having had delays, or simply having got paranoid for those internet reports, received everything correctly.
On a website, a guy was even accused to be badly intentioned towards RAL. I don't remember if it is Audiokarma, anyway this stuff can be found pretty extensively on Google.
Other info I found were regarding a big increase in demand around 2008 that Brad couldn't fullfill, and apparently, the delays started there, but they subsequently got sorted.

For what I am concerned, I am not very worried about the shipping. I also think it's a good plus, that Steve Nugent from Offramp is offering RAL usb cables for sale on his website. In any case, I will report back once the cable gets in my house.

 

[nk77]

Yes there was a backlog of orders for RAL which I believe he/they eventually completed. Not sure what is going on currently though or in fact what led to those delays in the first place.

 

[Audio Jester]

Subbed.

 

[MomijiTMO]

Subbed.

Really? You thinking of getting this too? Want to borrow my Octave (Mk I)?

 

[Audio Jester]

Really? You thinking of getting this too? Want to borrow my Octave (Mk I)?

Tbh probably not, but I have been a little DAC obsessed recently. This is what happens when I have to wait for gear to arrive. LoL

 

[MomijiTMO]

Tbh probably not, but I have been a little DAC obsessed recently. This is what happens when I have to wait for gear to arrive. LoL

Ok then. Maybe you should hold out until you get your amp.

 

[sensui123]

subscribed, this needs to be considered since I'm looking toward the eximus dp1. they seem to be both in the same price range and the hex has the balanced output compared to the octave. would you guys prefer a nice usb cable or something like an iusb running these types of dacs?

 

[BournePerfect]

Any updates Cradon? Also, I enjoy extensive cable discussions as much as the next guy

, but, some in depth impressions of the Hex itself would be brilliant at some point.
 
-Daniel

 

[sensui123]

Yes more impressions would be great, I am deciding between this and the Eximus DP-1 and I am liking the way this one looks thus far in comparison.....the DP1 is obviously no slouch but the way the Hex handles the USB input from all the reviews is enticing.

 

[BournePerfect]

The built in U3 of the DP-1 is pretty darn good lol. Keep in mind the Eximus can also serve as a digital preamp-whereas the Hex cannot. FWIW.
 
-Daniel

 

[preproman]

I think the HEX will be my next DAC.  It's right at the top of my price range that I'm willing to pay.  Time to save.  I prefer DACs with no headphone out and no preamp stuff.  Just straight DAC..

 

[BournePerfect]

That why you're biting on the Hex vs the Vega? I'm still waiting on Cradon's comparisons as he has both in house.
 
-Daniel

 

[preproman]

Quote:

That why you're biting on the Hex vs the Vega? I'm still waiting on Cradon's comparisons as he has both in house.
 
-Daniel

 
Yeah the Vega got a really good review from Chris @ CA..

 

[SoupRKnowva]

 
Yeah the Vega got a really good review from Chris @ CA..

 


but if we use the transitive propert of dac comparisons >.> p86 said the vega was better than the D2 but worse than the Invicta, and then currawong said the Master 7 was just a smidge better than the Invicta(as in he couldnt really hear a difference, but it felt more musical)....so therefor the Master 7 > vega

my problem is that i really want an awesome digital volume control so i can nix the pot in my amp