[PLMONROE]

Steve what is your latest estimate as to when this will be available for order? In as much as I have more than one digital source besides my computer hard drive is there any chance that the inputs will be switchable?

[audioengr]

Steve what is your latest estimate as to when this will be available for order? In as much as I have more than one digital source besides my computer hard drive is there any chance that the inputs will be switchable?

My "Spoiler" USB tubeDAC should be available in a month or so.  I has S/PDIF and USB front-panel switchable inputs.  I expect it to be in the $3999 range.  Just need to get the front panel machining done to get it ready.

Steve N.

[PLMONROE]

Steve, how does the sound of the prototype of your  "Spoiler" compare to that of your Off Ramp Turbo 2 and Dac 1 Turbo combination?

[audioengr]

Steve, how does the sound of the prototype of your  "Spoiler" compare to that of your Off Ramp Turbo 2 and Dac 1 Turbo combination?

My Spoiler is currently down because I zapped one of the DAC chips.  Replacement on the way.

I believe it will be very close to the Off-Ramp I2S and DAC-1 combo, maybe even better.  The tubes have the advantage that transmission-line reflections back into the tube do not affect their linearity.

Steve N.