RWA SB3 mod comparison with RWA USB Select?

fu_man · « **on:** 4 Feb 2006, 03:05 am »

Vinnie,
how would you compare the sound quality of you modded SB3 to your USB Select?

Vinnie R. · « **Reply #1 on:** 4 Feb 2006, 05:23 pm »

Quote from: fu_man

Vinnie,
how would you compare the sound quality of you modded SB3 to your USB Select?

Hi fu_man,

Welcome to Audiocircle!

I'd have to do a critical comparison the next time I build a USB Select. The SB3 mods have been much more popular these days...

Regards,

fu_man · « **Reply #2 on:** 6 Feb 2006, 11:18 am »

Thanks Vinnie, and thanks for the welcome.
I am surprised that the question hasn't come up before, especially given the limited options for high sound quality gear at these sorts of prices. Oh well i guess i will have to jump on the bandwagon and the waiting list!
I originally came across the idea of a comp. system to replace my failing CDP at Steves' EA site and after much confusion decided to go for a USB Freeway.... until a day or two later the I2S freeway became an option... which threw me back in a 'too many options' quandary.

The offerings at this site have been invaluable to help give some clarity to the whole issue and I have decided to start piece by piece, so i'll use my existng old PC and start off with a SB3mod.
When Steve unleashes his Wifi converter, or when i can find/afford a I2S input DAC I hope to give one a go and compare for myself.
(can anyone direct me to reviews on the North Star DAC?)

A final thanks to all the regular contributors who have posted their thoughts and comparisons.

slugworth · « **Reply #3 on:** 10 Feb 2006, 06:21 am »

Try www.tnt-audio.com. Looks like they are going for about $700 on audiogon.

fu_man · « **Reply #4 on:** 13 Feb 2006, 02:55 am »

Thanks for the link. i bought a couple of the SB3's and when i get them i'll try them out on my Xindak DAC and see how it all goes first. i havent seen a lot of reviews on the Xindak but just bought it as it was cheap and local (used)