[blue4n3]

I found this not too long ago: http://www.firestone-audio.com/cgi-b...asp?pdtseqnm=2

I found it from the link on this site. Seems to be a really good DAC via USB cable. It even works on the Xin philosophy of interchangable parts.

Anyone have any ideas or experience with the fireston products? Any input on the quality of the DAC compared to the MicroDAC

thanks

 

[Jahn]

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Originally Posted by blue4n3 I found this not too long ago: http://www.firestone-audio.com/cgi-b...asp?pdtseqnm=2 I found it from the link on this site. Seems to be a really good DAC via USB cable. It even works on the Xin philosophy of interchangable parts. Anyone have any ideas or experience with the fireston products? Any input on the quality of the DAC compared to the MicroDAC thanks

Technically it's "Transportable" as I don't believe they have a battery dock, unless you count the external battery thing you can attach to its DC plug. This DAC belongs to one of our sponsors, look at the top of the page for a link there! Also, check the NYC meet impressions thread, alot of the line up was there, including the DAC.

 

[thomaspf]

Great question! The firestone people seem to be more open with regards to actual measurable performance.

They don't have an Audio Precision but they publish the RMAA numbers for their DACs.

http://www.firestone-audio.com/rmaa/SPITFIRE.htm

I'd love to see the numbers for the MicroDac and might even buy one.

However, I don't buy any equipment where the manufacturer does not disclose basic operating parameters.

Cheers

Thomas

 

[fewtch]

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Originally Posted by thomaspf However, I don't buy any equipment where the manufacturer does not disclose basic operating parameters.

Ditto... as a solid state guy (and after a bad experience with the Creek OBH-11), I like to know stuff such as THD, noise levels, crosstalk, dynamic range and output impedance before purchasing amps, DACs and sources. Unless the circuit design makes it obvious these are going to be good, like with the Headsave Go-Vibe and certain of the DIY amps.

 

[halcyon]

Fubar II is decently priced. I might order one just for tinkering.

I wish they'd include 44.1kHz/16bit test results also, after all what most people will be using.