[sk3383]

From the pictures I have seen, I am not a fan of the handwriting or text that was used. This in no way had any effect on my decision. The exterior casing could be writing in hieroglyphics for all I care. My only concern is the SQ, Build Quality & Reliability.

I have this strange feeling that the handwriting/txt will grow on me. Probably once I hear the sound this thing puts out. Can't help but be excited.

 

[sk3383]

**POTENTIAL BUYERS PLEASE READ**

I had my concerns about buying direct from Audio-gd, especially since you will not recieve an invoice prior to purchase. Well I have no reservations from purchasing from them now after experiencing their great customer service. Taking into account the time zone difference, they have promptly returned all my emails/inquiries.

I will update again with my comments on their shipping.

 

[muad]

The text grew on me pretty quick once I listened to my audio-gd fun... so Im guessing with the dac19 it wont even be an issue

 

[jimmychan]

It seems the little brother of REF1 performs up to its standard and worth the money.

Once you addicted to the Audio-gd stuff, I think you will upgrade to it's flagship in not too long from now.

 

[Quinto]

hmm I wonder how this AudioGD would compare to my Grace M902 DAC..

 

[GuruTech]

You seem like really happy with your audio GD DAC...your review is saying that

I have not ever read such a detailed review of any belonging.
NIce job man.... and let me tell, i am onto one soon

 

[noinimod]

Thanks for the kind words, it's my first review so i tried to be as detailed as possible.

I thought i was pretty objective, was i not? Heh

 

[haloxt]

As objective as subjective reviews can be

. Nice write-up, but like the majority of dac19 owners, we don't have a better dac to use as a yardstick to try to find out where the dac19 falls short. If someone compares ref 1 with dac19 though I will not enter the thread to read

.

 

[jimmychan]

It's good though to compare with REF1 to see how far it is to it's big brother.

I have REF1 and would like to get a DAC19DSP as well for my office.

 

[sk3383]

I really want to hear a review heads up against some real compeition in its price range such as the StageDAC or Music Hall 25.2

 

[Quinto]

Quote:

Originally Posted by sk3383 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I really want to hear a review heads up against some real compeition in its price range such as the StageDAC or Music Hall 25.2

X2!

 

[Pricklely Peete]

Nice review noinimod

Peete.

 

[mtan002]

Quote:

Originally Posted by noinimod /img/forum/go_quote.gif Heh, i asked Kingwa about tweaks i plan on doing and he said the one that will give the most improvement would be the usb->spdif converter, assuming the implementation is good.

1. Any issues with the USB driver?
2. Which OS did you use?

Just curious on the USB port even though I won't be using it.
I have mine on order. Really looking forward to receiving it.

Cheers.

 

[noinimod]

Oh, the usb works totally fine. It's just that, as with any other usb-based dac, there will be jitter issues to deal with, so yea. I do have a m2tech hiface on trial now, will keep you guys updated on how well it does

 

[sk3383]

Look forward to hearing about the m2tech hiface paired with the DAC-19.

I am not sure if I want to use any connection that goes through USB. I would rather obtain a bit perfect signal through the coaxial output of my soundcard.