Skipping the preamp by using the Cherry DAC DAC (and related stuff)

AmpDesigner333 · « **Reply #140 on:** 17 Jan 2018, 06:20 pm »

New DAC DAC photos just in!

Early B. · « **Reply #141 on:** 17 Jan 2018, 07:26 pm »

What are the 3rd and 4th LED lights on the front for?

AmpDesigner333 · « **Reply #142 on:** 17 Jan 2018, 07:40 pm »

Quote from: Early B. on 17 Jan 2018, 07:26 pm

What are the 3rd and 4th LED lights on the front for?

DAC DAC LEDs, left to right....
Power, valid stream, Fs > 50kHz, Fs > 100kHz

rodge827 · « **Reply #143 on:** 18 Jan 2018, 01:11 am »

I was very skeptical about how good a SS dac could sound having owned a highly modded ANK tube Dac in the past. I still have friends who have their highly modded AN and ANK tube dacs to listen to form time to time, but sadly had to unload mine when the economy crashed a while back. Since then its been an old one box player and a cheap NOS dac to suffer through. After reading many of the positive DAC DAC reviews on AC I gave one a try, fully with the intent of sending it back! There was no way this little lightweight SS dac could compare! Right?

A couple of days later FEDEX dropped the HS DAC DAC at my door and that night I put it in my system. My set up is single ended and with the adapters installed I got sound from only one channel. What! After some diagnosis Tommy and I agreed that one of the XLR to RCA adapters must be faulty. No worries two days later there was one in my mailbox. I installed the adapter put my transport on continuous play, turned the volume way down, closed the door and went to bed. Later the following evening with about 24 hours run in time I sat down for a listen.

Wait this can't be!

Detail in spades with tone? No way! No no no way am I hearing this! For the next 6 hours or so, disc after disc went into the transport with disbelief turning into absolute belief in what I was hearing. Detail, tone, sound stage depth, height, and spot on imaging. I like to listen to live recordings when demoing a system. The HS DAC does a great job at bringing subtle nuances to light. Mic bumps, hall echo, crown noise, artists verbal cues to each other... I'm an emotional listener who likes to be engaged and moved by music. The HS DAC hits those marks for me as well as some of the best DAC I have listened to.

The HS DAC DAC has been in my system since August of 2017 and will be sticking around for a long time.

Great job Tommy!

Chris

AmpDesigner333 · « **Reply #144 on:** 18 Jan 2018, 02:26 am »

Super low price on DAC DAC TL:
http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=155100.new#new

AmpDesigner333 · « **Reply #145 on:** 9 Feb 2018, 11:36 pm »

Available soon through our next Kickstarter....

Check it out:
http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=155555.0

mresseguie · « **Reply #146 on:** 10 Feb 2018, 05:06 am »

Tommy,

Is this the same DAC that you sent me a couple years ago - that Aldcoll and I auditioned?

Regards,

Michael

AmpDesigner333 · « **Reply #147 on:** 12 Feb 2018, 07:33 pm »

Quote from: mresseguie on 10 Feb 2018, 05:06 am

Tommy,

Is this the same DAC that you sent me a couple years ago - that Aldcoll and I auditioned?

Regards,

Michael

I'm pretty sure that was the original TL (tube like, 121dB SNR) version. Since then, we have improved the board and made the HS (high spec, 125dB SNR) version. We are planning to release the new DAC DAC during our next Kickstarter. The DAC DAC 2 TL reaches 125dB and the DAC DAC 2 HS reaches 130dB. Thanks.

AmpDesigner333 · « **Reply #148 on:** 28 Feb 2018, 01:36 pm »

DAC DAC demos on Kickstarter:
http://kck.st/2CH4sLB

PLUS NEW STUFF:

130dB+ DAC DAC 2 HS ---- $300 off!
NEW Digital Preamp ---- $500 off!

AmpDesigner333 · « **Reply #149 on:** 4 Mar 2018, 09:54 pm »

We added two more rewards today:
• Digital Audio Bundle -- Cherry USB, DPA, DAC DAC 2 HS
• DAC DAC Upgrade -- convert your DAC DAC to the new 130dB+ DAC DAC 2 HS

The sound of the DAC DAC 2 HS is simply astounding! We're running one through a MEGAschino in our primary demo system, and the result is even better imaging and smoothness. Can't imagine a better sounding DAC....

AmpDesigner333 · « **Reply #150 on:** 27 Apr 2018, 02:50 pm »

We will have some DAC DACs (original version, some Classic Cherry ULTRAs, too) available soon due to upgrades from the Kickstarter:
http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=157187.0

AmpDesigner333 · « **Reply #151 on:** 3 May 2018, 06:04 pm »

Quote from: AmpDesigner333 on 27 Apr 2018, 02:50 pm

We will have some DAC DACs (original version, some Classic Cherry ULTRAs, too) available soon due to upgrades from the Kickstarter:
http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=157187.0

Starting to run out of these demo DAC DACs....

rodge827 · « **Reply #152 on:** 13 Oct 2018, 01:58 pm »

Here's a good deal on a HS version: https://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=160169.msg1709038#new

AmpDesigner333 · « **Reply #153 on:** 22 Oct 2018, 05:05 am »

Newer photos. 130dB+ DAC DAC 2 HS and HSV (with volume)....

AmpDesigner333 · « **Reply #154 on:** 5 Nov 2018, 06:15 pm »

November Special on DAC DAC 1 TL and HS located here, prices just posted:
https://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=160513.msg1712563#msg1712563

We also explain the lowered list price to accommodate the new DAC DAC 2....

AmpDesigner333 · « **Reply #155 on:** 22 Dec 2018, 05:26 pm »

Quote from: AmpDesigner333 on 5 Nov 2018, 06:15 pm

November Special on DAC DAC 1 TL and HS located here, prices just posted:
https://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=160513.msg1712563#msg1712563

We also explain the lowered list price to accommodate the new DAC DAC 2....

Our November Sale has resulted in more DAC DAC 1s available from upgrades! Email Support@DigitalAmp.com if interested in a demo at very low cost. Some have no silkscreen, and some have minor scratches, but all are in pretty good condition and sound AMAZING. You won't know how very affordable these demos are without asking. Thanks.

AmpDesigner333 · « **Reply #156 on:** 9 Jan 2019, 10:05 pm »

Cherry 130dB+ DAC DAC 2 HS reviewed:
https://theaudiobeatnik.com/something-sweet-from-the-digital-amplifier-company-reviewing-the-dac-dac-2-hs/

AmpDesigner333 · « **Reply #157 on:** 15 Jan 2019, 04:31 pm »

Quote from: AmpDesigner333 on 9 Jan 2019, 10:05 pm

Cherry 130dB+ DAC DAC 2 HS reviewed:
https://theaudiobeatnik.com/something-sweet-from-the-digital-amplifier-company-reviewing-the-dac-dac-2-hs/

The audio beatnik is now combining the 130dB+ DAC DAC 2 HS with the Cherry USB in a reference digital audio system and will provide a follow-up review of this combination!

AmpDesigner333 · « **Reply #158 on:** 8 Feb 2019, 06:33 pm »

$490 DAC DAC this weekend only:
https://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=162272.0

DEP14 · « **Reply #159 on:** 10 Feb 2019, 10:28 pm »

Quote from: AmpDesigner333 on 8 Feb 2019, 06:33 pm

$490 DAC DAC this weekend only:
https://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=162272.0

Will these incorporate any changes, outer case etc?

Or will they be simply checked over for working condition (which is fine) simply wondering what the refurb encompasses. Thanks!