[TigzStudio]

dac looks sweet

 

[Cronstead]

Quote:

Originally Posted by JahJahBinks I did a search, the cost about $2-3k

If I'm not mistaken, the kit (including the case) costs less than 1k.

 

[shplorgh]

Quote:

Originally Posted by TigzStudio Dang with that much stuff inside... and its Chinese.... way more ability for something to go wrong. I would trust that parasound WAY more.

Says the guy with two Chinese dacs.

Something that well designed clearly isn't just some crappy "made in china" affair.

 

[philodox]

Looks very cool... would match an eastsound cd player nicely due to the similar styling.

 

[TigzStudio]

I love my chinese dacs, but I dont know about paying 2k for one. not in this lifetime

 

[Cronstead]

Quote:

Originally Posted by TigzStudio where can we buy one?!?!

For you who are looking for more info, you can find it here:
http://novas.myweb.hinet.net/

or if you cant read chinese, just contact the builder (Novas): novas.kao@gmail.com

He can read and write in english

 

[Elephas]

More info about this DAC is available at http://bbs.audiohall.net/viewforum.php?f=15 (Language is Traditional Chinese)

 

[Veniogenesis]

A Taiwanese DAC eh? I've been wondering quite a while where the Taiwanese products were among the sea of recent Chinese DACs. Quality of Taiwanese audio electronics are top-notch, perhaps even better than American products in many cases considering most of your volatile computer electronics are designed/manufacturered in Taiwan. But I'm not here to participate in a heated discussion of build qualities.

Elephas, is this one of the more noteworthy or well-known products out on the Taiwanese market right now?

 

[Elephas]

Er, I don't know how well-known it is. The market here seems to be fragmented, with name brands and imports on one side and DIY-type designs on the other.

I used to own an Mhdt Lab Dialogue II DAC, made by a builder in Taiwan, and I don't think they are well-known or very popular here. I also consider my Moodlab DACs made by a Hong Kong-based builder "DIY-type" products, which are generally not very well-known.

 

[Cronstead]

Yes!! It's finally arrived!!

Look n feel:
- Build quality is top notch.
- Much heavier than I thought when unpacked it.

Quick testing shows:
- No pop sound at all while the unit is turned on.
- No weird sound when changing sample rate.

Sound impressions will follow up.

 

[palchiu]

Congrats!!! You got a amazing DAC.

BTW, if you can pull out I2S signal from your CDP, that's also a good idea with DAC1794.

 

[Cronstead]

Thanks. So far it sure is amazing!!

I2S? Would it made noticable difference with SPDI/F?

 

[JJ15k]

Where could we actually order this thing?

 

[Cronstead]

Novas is the builder and designer of this DAC: novas.kao@gmail.com
You can get a completed unit (like mine) from him.

 

[JJ15k]

Just to be sure, the I2S connection if for USB input right?