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I have the M24.....Amperex 6dj8's or 7308's take the DAC up a good notch over the stock tubes.My setup: Kinergetics transport>>Monarchy M24 DAC>>Audioprism Mantissa tubed preamp>>Rogue Audio tubed monos>>Apogee Duetta Signatures (or) Apogee Minigrands.I have not tried the tubed preamp section in mine...something I guess I should do one day.Dave
Great, thanks! I am MOST interested in hearing your comments about the tube DAC stage, but it'll be nice info to hear what you say about tube vs ss. The line stage is only average, most reviews state, but who cares. CCPoon is the real deal. Two things would make this DAC a category killer (it it isn't already)...24/96 and I2S.
Quote from: flintstone on 28 Jun 2007, 04:38 pmI have the M24.....Amperex 6dj8's or 7308's take the DAC up a good notch over the stock tubes.My setup: Kinergetics transport>>Monarchy M24 DAC>>Audioprism Mantissa tubed preamp>>Rogue Audio tubed monos>>Apogee Duetta Signatures (or) Apogee Minigrands.I have not tried the tubed preamp section in mine...something I guess I should do one day.DaveHi Dave what preceded your M24 DAC? any comments on differences between older one and your M24?
This unit can be a standalone preamp also can't it? And you can route the DAC output back thru itself into the preamp section as well?
The DAC uses the same type tubes as my preamp, so...I had a few extra tubes I could try. A pair of Amperex 6dj8's (Holland)... I use as a backup tube in my preamp was installed. That "tiny touch brite"......all gone!Note: I spoke to someone else regarding tube rolling in the DAC...the tubes he suggested just happened to be another pair I had on hand...I tried them, they didn't do it for me at all (to be honest, I've never been impressed with these tubes anyway).I look forward to your thoughts as you get to know your Monarchy a little better....feed it lots of music!
Just missed one on Agon. Considered this unit earlier in the spring but had no feedback on its performance.
Dave,Not to hijack, but mind sharing those good violin recordings? It's always good to hear great musical tone, and I'm sure 1000a would love to hear it through his NM24!