AR-T (Analog Research-Technology) Legato II usb/spdif converter: This is the current Legato II version released last fall (October of 2012), not the original Legato I version. This is a ‘giant killer’ converter. Pat is a genius. If, like me, the majority of your music collection is redbook, the Legato II is hard to beat and compares with the best converters. It will also play hi-rez files, but they will be down-sampled, and still sound good. This unit runs on battery power, but you keep it plugged in all the time. It automatically senses when music is not being played and charges up when not active. The waiting list for this converter is very long and for good reason. Comes with charger. Pat uses USPS boxes, so there is no AR-T box. Unit is in terrific condition, no issues. One item to note… this unit was among the first units from the first production run of the Legato II. As such, the PCB (printed circuit board inside the unit) does not have silk screening. You would only know this if you opened it up. I have never opened it, Pat just told me about the lack of silk screening. Of course this is an interior, cosmetic item and has not impact whatsoever on the sound.
As Pat’s website is out of date and does not have any info on the current Legato (the Legato on his website is the original version), here is a Legato II review thread:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/628278/ar-t-legato-ii-usb-s-pdif-converterI am bundling this Legato II with an updated version of Pat’s ‘u-Byte s/pdif digital cable, which retails for $200. The cable is 8 feet (optimal length, determined by Pat and the only length available in this cable), has bnc terminations, and comes with one adapter.
Originally $1,000 (converter $800, cable $200), combined package sale for
$650.
Although I am new to Audio Circle, I am one of the longest running members on the Computer Audiophile forum (my forum name on CA is Blake). This item is also listed on Computer Audiophile. If you are interested, you can pm me here on AC, or over on CA. If you are a member on CA as well, please pm me on CA as I am more familiar with the pm system on CA. I am also a long-time ebay member, under daddy-O-65
The link my CA advertisement:
http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f20-buy-and-sell-audio-and-computer-components-no-dealers/amp-dac-usb-converter-power-cables-digital-cables-speaker-cables-interconnects-conditioner-15793/pics:
Payment: I prefer Paypal.
Shipping: The actual shipping charges will be assessed to the buyer, shipping is from 84101 (Salt Lake City, Utah). I will eat the Paypal charges.
Thanks, Blake
