[kiwirugby]

I see that HeadRoom has a portable DAC on thier new website. What would be the added value (if any) of such a DAC with a Sony D-EJ2000 pcdp with optical out and a Xin SuperMacro V.3? Overkill? Better sound?

What would be the best optical IC from the pcdp to the DAC?

I appreciate any and all thoughts or suggestions.

 

[seankonnery]

I have the same question. I am looking to buy a sony d-ej2000 to go with my sr-71. Right now I use my irriver hp120.

In addition, would the anti-skip function be nullified buy the dac because it goes straight into the optical and bypasses the memory of that anti-skip?

 

[elrod-tom]

If I'm not mistaken, non-skip is not an issue with the digital out.

I have the D-EJ1000, and it does a pretty nice job feeding the Overture DAC. It makes a HUGE difference over the audio output of the PCDP.

As for the optical cable, I'm just using some p.o.s. Monster cable that I bought at Radio Shack. It works fine.

 

[seankonnery]

Sounds good.

I still have the Toslink optical cable which I originally needed for the Benchmark DAC1, (which I returned, BTW). I used it with my iriver with an adapter, (iriver > optical cable > benchmark > JMT RCA - mini cable > sr-71). What will I need for the sony d-ej2000 > micro dac > sr-71?

 

[zatara]

You will need a toslink mini to mini from the PCDP to the DAC and from the DAC to the SR-71 a mini to mini ic.

 

[seankonnery]

Where do I get the Toslink mini-mini? From the same place I got the Toslink optical cable?

 

[zatara]

Yes or if you have the normal squarish toslink cable you can get converters from RadioShack.

 

[erickoh]

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiwirugby I see that HeadRoom has a portable DAC on thier new website. What would be the added value (if any) of such a DAC with a Sony D-EJ2000 pcdp with optical out and a Xin SuperMacro V.3? Overkill? Better sound? What would be the best optical IC from the pcdp to the DAC? I appreciate any and all thoughts or suggestions.

Hi,

Could you post a direct URL link to this DAC?
I cant get pass headroom's zipper head page because I do not want to install shockwave player 10

Thanks

 

[RickG]

http://www.headphone.com/products/he...micro-dac.php#

 

[Oddball]

Quote:

Originally Posted by erickoh Hi, Could you post a direct URL link to this DAC? I cant get pass headroom's zipper head page because I do not want to install shockwave player 10 Thanks

BTW, Headroom the headphone store's address is www.headphone.com not www.headroom.com

 

[erickoh]

I see! Thanks for the clarification

 

[jamato8]

I will not use the portable out to my amp any longer. I use a portable dac with optical mini to mini. The site for the optical cable I use is below and it is excellent quality. He measure end to end and not just the length of the cable. I have a 8 inch, 15 and 24 so I can connect in various conditions. I also have mini to toslink so I can use my home unit to my portable dac.

I find that through the dac I use the bass is deeper and more solid. In all other areas the difference is just better sound and much higher quality. I have compared optical and standard electrical and I prefer the optical. I use the D-EJ1000 and 2000 and they both work great.

John

http://www.sysconcept.ca/product_inf...roducts_id=254

 

[rab10]

Quote:

Originally Posted by elrod-tom I have the D-EJ1000, and it does a pretty nice job feeding the Overture DAC. It makes a HUGE difference over the audio output of the PCDP.

Thanks Elrod-Tom. How do you find the sound of the Optical Output
compared to the analog line-output of the D-EJ1000? Do you find that
the analog line-ouput is louder, fuller, and more powerful than the optical
line output? I am curious. How is the bass output through the optical
line-out, as pumped through your DAC? Which output is more desirable,
and Why?

Thanks!

Ruben

 

[rab10]

Kiwirugby, search for "Glass Optical Cable" under the Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum) for a great Optical IC.

John I had not read your post when I responded.
Does your DAC use any opamps. if you know which one is it running?

I am wondering if I need to upgrade my DAC also. I am going to wait for the reviews of the MicroDAC to be posted up to read more information. Maybe
Dr. Xin might have his Portable DAC finished by then. (?)

 

[kiwirugby]

Thanks everyone. Very helpful.

Does anyone want to tackle the question of the added value of a DAC to the the quality of sound with a D-EJ2000 and a Xin SM V.3?

Of course, rab10 may be right that we should wait until Xin finishes his DAC.....closely followed by his MP3 player with dedicated line out!!!

Cheers!