svtcontour;299583 Wrote: 
> Anyone know anything about this DAC? Someone is selling one in mint
> shape ...but it is kind of pricey at $550. I run my SB3 via the RCA
> outputs to my preamp and I find the sound quality of the outputs to be
> a little worse than my Yamaha CD player (SB3 volume at 100% during
> listening tests).
> 
> I'm trying to basically get much improved analog outs and I'm thinking
> that this DAC might do the trick because its a well regarded
> brand...but it is old so I'm not sure how it compares with cheaper,
> nower DACs.
> 
> Any suggestions welcome

I've had one for a number of years. Although it is well regarded, I
found it somewhat clinical and hard to listen to for extended periods.
I much preferred a diy RAKK DAC. Recently, I made some minor
modifications to it based on a thread on diyaudio. I was delighted with
the change; it became enjoyable. Now I prefer it to the RAKK. All
subjective of course, and I'm always open to the notion that it was all
a perception/expectation delusion.


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