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Will you share which one(s)? I had fun rolling opamps w/ my Eastern Electric Minimax dac - You could really achieve a wide range of sonic signatures with different chips.I'd imagine i'ts too late in the design process but it would be super cool if users had the ability to swap em, or use the higher-end Burson etc. discreet opamps.
For anybody who is interested I would be able to swap out the amplifier ICs to ones of your choice as long as they are footprint compatible. This will cost $150 plus cost of the parts.Some options are:OPA1642OPA1612LME49720LME49723LM4562AD8620AD8599Etc.
Tommy, I'm looking into a new DAC and after seeing it mentioned in a few threads, the DAC DAC has caught my eye as a possible candidate. I may have missed the answers in the thread(s) but i've got a few questions1) Is there an option for single ended outputs ? 2) I see the DAC will be available in two version , the TL (tube like) and HS which I'm not clear on.3) Have you done any tests powering the DAC via a decntly sized 12V battery ? My system is DC powered now and would love to just run the DAC off the same system4) Availability, do you have an estimated public release ? Has anyone who's had a chance to hear the DAC DAC been able to compare it with either of the Schiit MB (Gungnir/Yggdrasil) dacs or the Chord 2Cute ? Thanks jay
Jay,The DAC DAC is designed to provide the highest fidelity possible at a reasonable price. From the design itself, to the way we run our business; it's all to deliver the kind of sound you want. Clean. Clear.1) Is there an option for single ended outputs? Single ended is done with high performance transformer adapters. There is an added benefit to doing it this way - output ground isolation!2) I see the DAC will be available in two version , the TL (tube like) and HS which I'm not clear on. HS = High Spec, about 124dB SNR and 0.0004% THD Note the TL version has the shortest signal path possible, as in the number of components the signals go through to the connectors.3) Have you done any tests powering the DAC via a decntly sized 12V battery ? My system is DC powered now and would love to just run the DAC off the same system We haven't used a battery to power the DAC DAC yet. Driving the DAC DAC from an alternate power supply creates a possible warrantee issue, but if you don't mind that, it should work well. The plug is positive center, standard 2.1mm barrel type. A 500mA capable power supply is more than enough.4) Availability, do you have an estimated public release ? Yes, next month.Can you tell us more about your system?Thanks for your kind post.-Tommy O
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Jay,The DAC DAC is designed to provide the highest fidelity possible at a reasonable price. From the design itself, to the way we run our business; it's all to deliver the kind of sound you want. Clean. Clear.2) I see the DAC will be available in two version , the TL (tube like) and HS which I'm not clear on. HS = High Spec, about 124dB SNR and 0.0004% THD Note the TL version has the shortest signal path possible, as in the number of components the signals go through to the connectors.Can you tell us more about your system?Thanks for your kind post.-Tommy O
Tommy making claims like these is b.s. ,you take digital which is superior etc, and you make claims of your own gear which is average and the net result is b.s.,anyone can make digital sound good,what is the specsof your gear with a vinyl source.please quote SNR and THD...
No remote?
Georgopoulos,Seriously man, WTF are you talking about ?? What exactly do you think is BS? I heartily disagree with everything you just wrote. You are entitled to your opinion but i cant make any sense of it. What are the specs with vinyl source????? Im lost. Someone help me.......or George. The specs of the equipment are the specs of the equipment regardless of source. And why are you talking about a vinyl source into a DAC anyway? Maybe you've just had to many man-pops tonight. But please, calling bullshit on something that you either havent experienced in person or just dont understand or appreciate is inappropriate. I own both the TL and HS versions of Tommy's DAC DAC and they are freakin stellar. Best i've had in my system, and that included dac's from $3000 to $8000 flagships. So, there's no bullshit there. Tommy's amps will measure the same regardless of source. And I have purchased enough equipment from other vendors to know that when I landed on Digital Amplifier Company I had finally found the real deal. High End Sonics at Real World PricingIf you really think that what Tommy builds is just average then what you are experiencing is simply some strange system incompatibility. Or, your preferences run to an affinity for a particular flavor such as tipped up treble, or bloated bass. You will find Digital Amplifier Co devices to be exceedingly neutral, clean, clear, and lifelike sounding with proper playmates. But again, in a forum where people want data, information, specs, pictures, experiences and impression...Simply calling BS on something and not making any sense of it just isn't helpful. The TubeLike moniker that Tommy adopted for the first version of the DAC DAC may have confused you early on. I noticed you asked what tubes were employed. For the interested parties, the TL is meant to infer that the DAC DAC is not clinical or cold sounding. Its descriptive of its mission, not its components. TubeLike means that this version emulates the very best tube equipment which is natural, spacious, and organic sounding. LifeLike could also apply. Its lowest parts count means that the fewer the parts that are employed, the less gets in the way of your music. And, the parts that are chosen for the circuit are carefully spec'd to ensure the best matching and custom intent such as high bandwidth and ultra low distortion.THe HighSpec version is how Tommy refers to the all out pursuit of specs and measures. It is a very fast, incisive sounding device. Truly clean, harmonious and colorful. The absolute best implementation of BurrBrown chipset ive heard. Everyone is entitled to their opinion but please keep posts to the spirit of this forum, which is to inform potential listeners of your experience and observations, maybe even your wish list. Tommy reads all the posts and you never know what might show up in future products. Useless harassment of the designer who in now way helpful to users who may want more information to make a purchase decision.If Mr Georopoulos you would like more information please feel free to contact me, as I have both units that I have purchased for myself, as well as the new STM integrated amplifier, and the 60V Maraschino Monoblocks. I can speak to whatever questions you may have if you are interested in owning Digital Amplifier Products.Kind Regards,Steve Miller
My question is are your 96mHz or 192mHz LEDs lighting up ?? Mine are not, even though my ears tell me this DAC DAC TL is working and sounds utterly outstanding!!
1) How much is the Dac Dac?2) When is it available for purchase?Can't seem to order it through the website.
A computer dummy here, would this thing help on the dac dac? I love that name, dac dac.http://uptoneaudio.com/products/usb-regen
