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Might want to see if John C. will let you guys borrow a DAC-9 to compare.
I am also using a pc for hi rez PCM and DSD via USB. Again, sounds incredible. Much better than the $800 price tag would suggest.The only thing I am disappointed in, is there is almost no information that I can find on how to use the I2s over HDMI.
Hi, I have experience Gustard X20u in my house like month ago. My buddy have also Hydra Z: http://audiobyte.net/products/hydra-z ........ what I found as this combination work best to my ears. I have at that time home TEAC 501UD and with all respect in my opinion was out preform Gustard+Hydra Z. Next week will have home new TEAC 503NT so I will definitely call my buddy back with Gustard X20u for little showdown. Ritchie
Look forward to the review. And this is the first I have heard of the Hydra.
Which power cords are folks using with their X20 DACs? I know Aldcoll is using the stock PC right now, but the Triode Wire Labs Digital American High Power PC I purchased (from an AC member) ought to arrive in his mailbox by March 14th. I hope that makes a difference.Once I return, I'm going to place my PI Audio UberBUSS and my TWL 10+ PC into the mix just to see if that influences the SQ.There are specialty USB cords that separate the power wire from the signal wires that may be worth a try. Also, it seems to me that there are: Regen USB, iFi USB, and ??? USB cords available to further reduce jitter.I'm very interested to compare SQ with:1. X20 as DAC/pre + solid state amp2. X20 as DAC/pre + tube amp3. X20 as DAC/pre + hybrid ampAlan has the Modwright solid state amp; I've got my Audio by Van Alstine 400R hybrid amp, so I just need to track down a tube amp for a show down. If there is no one who can supply one, I'll try Echo, Pearl, or another audio store for a loaner.
When I'm not in Taiwan, I can be found in Corvallis, Oregon. Aldcoll is just 25 minutes south of me in Harrisburg. He must be just 20 minutes north of Eugene.Echo Audio (Echo HiFi), and Pearl Audio are in Portland. They've always got tube gear on hand. Echo is a great source of gently used gear and could loan something out Saturday afternoon if it is returned by Monday morning. Pearl sells McIntosh. There's an audio store in Eugene, but I kinda think they do not sell tube gear. I've got a couple ideas....email time...I smell an audio GTG brewing....
Sorry guys would love to join you but you are a fur piece from North Carolina.
Actually, I've been envious of your location for some time now. There are some amazingly great GTGs held in your area.
Once I return, I'm going to place my PI Audio UberBUSS and my TWL 10+ PC into the mix just to see if that influences the SQ.There are specialty USB cords that separate the power wire from the signal wires that may be worth a try. Also, it seems to me that there are: Regen USB, iFi USB, and ??? USB cords available to further reduce jitter.
Which power cords are folks using with their X20 DACs? I know Aldcoll is using the stock PC right now, but the Triode Wire Labs Digital American High Power PC I purchased (from an AC member) ought to arrive in his mailbox by March 14th. I hope that makes a difference.Alan has the Modwright solid state amp; I've got my Audio by Van Alstine 400R hybrid amp, so I just need to track down a tube amp for a show down. If there is no one who can supply one, I'll try Echo, Pearl, or another audio store for a loaner.
RPF,I did not know that Dave made this audio cable. I knew about his power cable and his Mac Mini Power Cable.....or did I misunderstand his email way back when? [just checked old emails, i did not know about the USB cord] Time to order one now. Thank you for your review post on CA.
The x20 has a couple points that need some attention. I there is something missing with the high's either rolled off or as Ric said "you hear a cymbal but you don't hear the stick working it". I did a bunch of Jazz listening and it is quit apparent.
