Hi Alex, anyway you can comment on the new Liquid Platinum DAC. Any info would be awesome, my LP amp needs company on it's little rack I bought just for it !
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I think I can. Give me a day or so....
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I have to let you guys decide on LAuX DAC. That is, not for me to prejudice your own findings. But, it is in there.
Alex - when you reply to @Rattle , can you also comment on WHY no DAC output from LAuX?!
I mean, if the LAuX only comes with DAC, and since the LP did not - why not allow people who plan to stack them, to use the LAuX DAC for both?
I am seriously considering getting the LAuX in addition to my LP, and would have loved utilizing the LAuX DAC for the LP as well...
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Answers to Rattle and Zachik.
The LP DAC uses an AK4499 4ch Chip. It will, obviously, be balanced with the expected complement of ins and outs. It will also, obviously, be in the same type enclosure for stacking.
As for LAuX and DAC output, I think this is a real estate issue. The rear panel is pretty much consumed with all the jacking that is there now.
And, LP without a DAC, there is simply no room to put one in because of the tubes and the needed tube supplies. The LAuX, OTOH, has the room for a fairly big daughter board that holds the DAC. Should any of you grab the LAuX you will see how it is all arranged.
The LP DAC uses an AK4499 4ch Chip. It will, obviously, be balanced with the expected complement of ins and outs. It will also, obviously, be in the same type enclosure for stacking.
As for LAuX and DAC output, I think this is a real estate issue. The rear panel is pretty much consumed with all the jacking that is there now.
And, LP without a DAC, there is simply no room to put one in because of the tubes and the needed tube supplies. The LAuX, OTOH, has the room for a fairly big daughter board that holds the DAC. Should any of you grab the LAuX you will see how it is all arranged.
I would imagine the stand alone unit would be better ? I guess we'll wait and see. Probably to early to say still ?
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Disappointing... Thanks Alex for the explanation!
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What about having a 3.5mm out for the DAC? Or mini XLR if it's a balanced dac? That could be smaller.
Does anyone know if the Liquid Gold X will use the same power supply as the current Liquid Platinum? That would make it easy to switch between the amps. Yes, 1st world problem, I know.
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LIquid Gold balanced amp/dac is apparently set to be available for sale December 13th.
Click on Questions & Answers tab at:
https://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=304&cp_id=30405&cs_id=3040505&p_id=38967&seq=1&format=2&res=1[/URL]
I tried to pre-order one from Monoprice to be sure that I get one of the first amps sold but I was unable to do so.
Click on Questions & Answers tab at:
https://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=304&cp_id=30405&cs_id=3040505&p_id=38967&seq=1&format=2&res=1[/URL]
I tried to pre-order one from Monoprice to be sure that I get one of the first amps sold but I was unable to do so.
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Oh, I must’ve missed that. It might be better getting the LP with the new LP dac. And call it a day.
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The Liquid Gold X is here. Ask me anything.
The Liquid Gold X is here. Ask me anything.
1. What is your opinion on the integrated DAC?
2. Compared to directly outputting from the Hugo2, how is the sound?
3. If you’ve had a chance, how is it compared to the original LG?
Thanks, and look forward to your impressions!
Sound compared to Liquid Platinum?
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