[David C]

Impedence buffer..... has anyone had experience with a buffer such as the Burson Audio Buffer AB-160???? I have a EE DAC that the tube output is 7.5K at full volume and wondered if a buffer would improve the sound. The DAC feeds a Nuforce P9 pre amp with an input impedence of 10K. Sounds great now but looking to improve if possible

[tomwhite]

I use the buffer between the pc and my hifi system.
It does increase the signal transmission efficiency (i can hear a big difference)

You can also check for reviews on similar setups.

[Wayne1]

There are many ways to improve the sound of the EE DAC. The Burson Buffer is not one of them. While it does give a bit more current to the signal, it also increases the gain by 6 db. The output of the EE DAC is already between 2.5 volts on the solid state output and 3 volts on the tube output. Any more and you could overload the input stage on your pre-amp.

I have worked on both the EE DAC and the Burson Buffer. The Buffer can improve the sound of certain units with low powered, op-amp outputs. It would do wonders for a iPod or a stock SqueezeBox.

The EE DAC can be made to sound much better without having to resort to adding more things in the signal path.

[David C]

Wayne
thanks for your expert opinion..... it is appreciated

David