[cityjim]

Hello all ,

 anyone built this DACT CT101 line stage module yet ? I have some batteries I need to put to use . Looks like a simple design with sensible gain to it .

 http://www.dact.com/html/line_stages.html


cityjim

[ehider]

I had one of these a couple years ago and was VERY impressed with it's resolution, speed, transparency and image stability. It does put quite a few transistor pre-amps to absolute shame that are above the $2k mark. Perhaps the simplicity of the circuit is what makes it sound so good? My understanding is that it sells much better in Europe than here in the states.

[Kevin Haskins]

My understanding is that it sells much better in Europe than here in the states.

Your telling me.    They don't sell well at all in the US.

[TomW16]

They don't sell well at all in the US.

I was interested in the CT101 too as a buffer (zero gain) for my passive preamp but couldn't find much information regarding people's impressions about it.  Kevin, you should have a fire sale and get rid of those circuit boards that are just taking up space.   You might get at least two sales  . 

The other one I considered was the Welborne mini-amp.  In the end, however, I am just sitting tight since the impedences between my DAC and amp are so good that I am doubtful that a buffer would help matters much, if at all. 

Tom

[cityjim]

My understanding is that it sells much better in Europe than here in the states.

Your telling me.    They don't sell well at all in the US.

"Note: We do not keep large volumes of inventory of the Active DACT parts due to low demand. Lead times on these products are often in the 4-6 week time frames."

Kevin , is this true ? 4-6 weeks ? I want to order this but will pass on the 4-6 week status .


cityjim

[cityjim]

I just ordered the CT101 line stage module and DACT 10K attenuator . I have a surplus of 12V 17AH batteries that will get a new home . I'm going to give the CT101 a huge dual mono battery power supply . And some fat capacitors to lower the power supply impedance .

 I was looking at the Joshua Tree remote attenuator but is sold out . New design underway . I've been wanting a preamp with no gain (unity) . My current tube preamp has 24db of gain and 24db of noise on top of that . Which is waaaay to much for a CD source . I will let you guys know when I get it all together .

 TomW16 , I found a good price on the DACT CT 101 .  http://www.soundlabsgroup.com.au/c/DACT/DACT.html  . Price was $215 U.S. dollars plus shipping . Plus it was in stock . I received 3 emails confirming shipment and customer satisfaction .

 I almost pulled the trigger on the Prometheus C-core TVC . I'm glad I went with the DACT now . Less wire to have the signal run through . I would love to hear that Promy though . I bet it is sweet with all the rave reviews on the standard models .

cityjim