Scott Nixon Dacs

dawkimi · « **on:** 23 Apr 2003, 04:03 am »

Hi gang,

I'm relatively new to this forum and had a question about Scott Nixon's DAC products. I am currently using Philips 963SA for digital with Outlaw Audio PCA (copper) interconnects to a Musical Fidelity A300 integrated amp to Magnepan MMG speakers. I wanted to know if I would be able to use any of Scott's DACs or am I limited to the tubed output versions? I have already e-mailed Scott and am awaiting a reply; however, I figured maybe some at this forum might be able to answer this question as well. Thanks for your time and assistance.

Hantra · « **Reply #1 on:** 23 Apr 2003, 04:19 am »

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I wanted to know if I would be able to use any of Scott's DACs or am I limited to the tubed output versions?

Dawkimi:

Why would you be limited? You aren't really limited in any way. There are advantages, and disadvantages to both. I love the tubed version, and even in an all tube system, it's magical. But I would like to try the non-tubed version on battery power just for fun.

Haven't got around to that yet.

Good luck!

B

Ron D · « **Reply #2 on:** 23 Apr 2003, 04:39 am »

in keeping on this topic of Scott's DACs why can't we get the "+" version in a kit or even a finished product that is non-tubed? It would appear from Scott's website that the only "+" version is the tubed DAC+ factory made unit. Anybody know why???

JohnR · « **Reply #3 on:** 23 Apr 2003, 02:38 pm »

Presumably, if you're buying a kit you can do the tweaking and upgrading yourself. He does sell the DacKit parts in two upgraded cap versions...

azryan · « **Reply #4 on:** 24 Apr 2003, 05:18 pm »

John, weren't you saying you were going to build one of those? Ever get to it?

Wondering what you thought of it -if you DIY'ed one?

JohnR · « **Reply #5 on:** 27 Apr 2003, 03:58 pm »

Got the parts, but haven't been able to build it yet...