jmourik;179418 Wrote: > I'd like to find out how big the differences are though, if it's worth > the extra money...
Probably not much of a difference, specially when using premium tubes and/or modding on the DAC60. The weak point of the stock SB3, aside from the switcher AC adapter, is the analog circuitry. By cost constraints, the quality of the parts is not comparable to the TP. Obviously the TP is a winner here. Digital is another thing entirely. I believe the SB3 does a great job as a "transport" using an external DAC. I've seen the innards of the TP and, aside from the nice blue colored Indian made toroidal transformer, it's quite empty inside. Take a look at a DAC60. It uses dual (yes that's 2), cutting edge "R" core transformers. These transformers are now used by such high-end companies as Audio Research and McIntosh. The six individually regulated stages use devices mounted in deluxe extruded aluminum heatsinks. PCB board material is thick, premium glass epoxy. The DAC60 weighs around 20 lbs. Not bad for a DAC. The reason the DAC60 costs so little is because of chinese assembly. The TP, as suspected by many, has a very high profit margin. -- crooner SB3 with Custom Linear Power Supply Lite Audio DAC-60 Tube DAC VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20789 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
