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Post by optical on May 16, 2023 7:26:16 GMT
SOLDAqvox USB 2 D/A - DAC (mk1 version) with upgraded linear PSU -      - PCM 1794 chips - - Balanced XLR & single ended RCA outputs - - AES/EBU, USB, Toslink, Coax inputs - - Oversampling / Phase / Filter settings on front panel - - Headphone amplifier - - Free Postage anywhere in UK - - PayPal family & friends please - Heavily upgrade power supply (Pic 4 is new toroidal linear supply, Pic 5 is old SMPS supply). Work carried out by Mr Firebottle (Alan). Feet have been replaced with sorbothane type as original feet (included) are just flimsy plastic. Excellent condition throughout. This is a no nonsense, no compromise DAC. Any questions please ask. Cheers
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Post by pete on May 16, 2023 7:48:04 GMT
That’s a great price Chris, why are you selling such an amazing DAC.
GLWS
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Post by optical on May 16, 2023 7:58:52 GMT
That’s a great price Chris, why are you selling such an amazing DAC. GLWS Yeah . . . why exactly . . . haha. Nowt wrong with it, it's super clean and deliveres transparancy and resolution like nothing I've ever heard in my system . . . but there may be an opportunity to grap something that I have on some authority been told, 'should' be a last DAC purchase . . . Could be wrong of course but sometimes you just have to find out don't you. . . . It could well be a live and learn scenario though . . . as we have seen recently  |
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Post by misterc on May 16, 2023 9:36:19 GMT
So A Wavedream sig or Playback designs 8 dac on its way to Optical towers then?
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Post by optical on May 16, 2023 9:39:15 GMT
So A Wavedream sig or Playback designs 6 dac on its way to Optical towers then? One of each I thought Tony . . . |
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Post by misterc on May 16, 2023 10:02:12 GMT
Thats a excellent start Chris,
I always knew there was hope for you, I saw it in the first time we met.
My guess is SWIX or Abbas?
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Post by optical on May 16, 2023 16:50:45 GMT
Okay,
Temporarily removed from sale....
Apologies, I hate any 'teaser' sales but my plan has had to be put on hold and this DAC is too good to lose if I can't pull off the rest of the plan!
I know you guys understand!
Could be back up for sale soon if some stars align for me.
Thanks for interest so far.
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Post by optical on Jun 26, 2023 10:58:56 GMT
BACK UP FOR SALE!!
After a prolonged listening session with my new Holo Spring 2 I need to move this on.
In all seriousness it actually has the Holo beaten in a couple of areas (and it's a tie on the majority of others) but the etheral presentation of the Holo is just completely addictive given my musical tastes.
Unfortunately I can't keep both.
All the hard work (PSU upgrade) has been done to this DAC.
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Post by optical on Jun 26, 2023 13:23:46 GMT
SOLD!
Thanks all . . . and keep your eyes peeled . . .
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Post by zleepy on Jun 26, 2023 13:29:10 GMT
Well, that did not take long! Well done! The reputation of these is spreading. I would know, because I have just hooked one up to my system! |
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Post by misterc on Jun 26, 2023 13:38:21 GMT
I have a reference deisgn I did with 1794's about 15 years ago, we'll see how well these stack up to that before any internal re adjustment takes place.
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Post by pete on Jun 26, 2023 14:31:16 GMT
Well done Chris.
A fantastic DAC to my ears
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Post by Bigman80 on Jun 26, 2023 17:22:48 GMT
I have a reference deisgn I did with 1794's about 15 years ago, we'll see how well these stack up to that before any internal re adjustment takes place. Burr-Brown PCM1796 in the Aqvox T....very interested to see what you find out. |
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Post by misterc on Jun 26, 2023 17:31:54 GMT
Oh pooh, they are mnot pin compatible either, big , big difference in sound with the 1794, would have to design a daughter board, but the these are board mounted smt humm rethink time?
So far psu top remove and replace, and 67 pieces to change and adjust that I can see so far, humm, may just remodel this see what's possible give the space. But lots of potential to be untapped even with the 1796. been working on a new i/v stage that i can just bypass and splice in might try that first, I feel.
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Post by bencat on Jun 26, 2023 18:49:31 GMT
Que ?
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Post by Bigman80 on Jun 26, 2023 19:58:02 GMT
Oh pooh, they are mnot pin compatible either, big , big difference in sound with the 1794, would have to design a daughter board, but the these are board mounted smt humm rethink time?
So far psu top remove and replace, and 67 pieces to change and adjust that I can see so far, humm, may just remodel this see what's possible give the space. But lots of potential to be untapped even with the 1796. been working on a new i/v stage that i can just bypass and splice in might try that first, I feel.
SMD mate....no sockets on the dac chip Good luck...I await with interest. |
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Post by misterc on Jun 26, 2023 21:15:23 GMT
Oli, that not an issue really, been they're done that, the issue is not pin compatioble, the first row number 1-14 are very different apart from the D ground, being honest eaiser to design another dac from scratch. But thats not the object of the excerise here.
I measure it first then I can see what is realistcally possible with it.depending on the result I may auction it off for Charity afterwards.
But not on fleabay lol
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Post by Bigman80 on Jun 26, 2023 22:01:56 GMT
Oli, that not an issue really, been they're done that, the issue is not pin compatioble, the first row number 1-14 are very different apart from the D ground, being honest eaiser to design another dac from scratch. But thats not the object of the excerise here. I measure it first then I can see what is realistcally possible with it.depending on the result I may auction it off for Charity afterwards. But not on fleabay lol I'd be interested in the measurements. Want to compare to a stock MKII? |
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