Starting Point Systems portable NOS DAC

[blackscorpio]

Interesting. I don't think mine behaves that way.
Have you tried an optical input to see if that still works?

Thank for the reply.
I will have to check; once I find the cable

 

[blackscorpio]

Interesting. I don't think mine behaves that way.
Have you tried an optical input to see if that still works?

optical input works fine & as intended; works only when OPTICAL input is selected. Whereas, Coax works on both Coax & optical input selected.

 

[zed1975]

hello. I have a question. is it possible to power dac3 with a 12v power supply in parallel be connected via USB to the computer. please help

 

[Dorien]

hello. I have a question. is it possible to power dac3 with a 12v power supply in parallel be connected via USB to the computer. please help

"Battery-powered with a single 9V NiMH battery (optional - but without it you must provide a clean 12V-15V power supply)"

So you can use a power supply but it is not needed in case of USB connection.

 

[richard51]

This dac is probably the best deal quality/price ever for any " basic" system....... I never had to change it ...I cannot fault it...

 

[Dorien]

This dac is probably the best deal quality/price ever for any " basic" system....... I never had to change it ...I cannot fault it...

I agree. I had it for 6 years as my main DAC with different amps. I really liked it.

I have just recently replaced it with a Topping D30 Pro. I can use two amps with this one without pulling out the cables (RCA + XLR out).
It also has a very pleasant analogue sound with better dynamics and bigger output level.

 

[richard51]

Good news! i trust your appreciation then it is useful to have good sound with more connections ...I will keep this in mind ... Thanks ... I have 2 amps too ....

I agree. I had it for 6 years as my main DAC with different amps. I really liked it.

I have just recently replaced it with a Topping D30 Pro. I can use two amps with this one without pulling out the cables (RCA + XLR out).
It also has a very pleasant analogue sound with better dynamics and bigger output level.

 

[vizion]

Hey all, does anyone remember what resistor and cap values Starting Point used ? I had one a looong time ago. I thought it was smooth.