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Dartzeel LHC-208 Integrated Amp/DAC
Here's a quick description from Michael Lavorgna of Audiostram.com at the CES: darTZeel LHC-208 Integrated Streaming Amplifier | AudioStream
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From what I gather the specs are: 200wpc into 8ohms 300wpc into 4ohms 325wpc into 2ohms Analog Inputs: 1 BNC, 3 RCA Digital Inputs: 1 RJ45 Ethernet Network, 1 USB, 2 RCA, 2 Toslink Optical Analog Outputs: 1 headphone output jack Remote: via PC or Tablet, optional separate remote available DAC: Supports up to 24/352.8 on PCM and up to 2XDSD (not clear whether all didgital inputs are 24/352.8 capable, presumably only USB is DSD capable) That's a lot of machine for $13K. Anyone know timing on this? This could be the perfect slim down and get best of both world's: great SQ in a one-box solution with ability to drive most speakers comfortably (not all given that it does not double down into 4 and 2 ohms but still). |
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Cyril.......The darTZeel LHC-208 integrated amp/DAC is quite a package at that price point and will no doubt appeal to many folks looking for topnotch performance from a single box audio component. The only perceived issue I see with darTZeel is Geneva, Switzerland is a long way from the U.S.A. if a problem arises requiring it to be returned to the factory.
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It's an interesting product.
I still have mixed feelings regarding the looks. Probably better looking in person.
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Pedro.......I'm with you on the looks. I realize the red and gold are darTZeel's signature colors like the black glass face plate is McIntosh's signature, but I have not warmed up to the darTZeel colors yet.
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AFAIK, delivery is mid-2014.
And it's class A/B, not D. Actually it's a scaled-down CTH-8550. And it was sounding great in Las Vegas! alexandre |
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This looks like a great unit at a fantastic price!
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No analog out to feed an external AMP !?
I have great interest for the HC-208 integrated amp/DAC, but... I don't see any analog out to feed an external AMP !
Indeed, I would like to use the HC-208 DAC part to feed my Tube Headphone Amp Eddie Current 445. Is it possible ? |
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Looks like the DarTZell LHC-208 output stage transistors use a liquid cooled heat sink arrangement. I am surprised to find no official audio publication reviews yet.
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Dan STUDIO - McIntosh C1000C/P, MC2301 (2), MR88, Aurender N10, Esoteric K-01X, Shunyata Sigma spdif digital cable, Sonos Connect, PurePower 2000, Stillpoints, Furutech Flux 50, Michell Gyro SE, Michell HR Power Supply, SME 309, Ortofon Cadenza Black, Wireworld, Sonus faber Amati Anniversario LIVING ROOM - McIntosh C2300, MC75 (2), MR85, Magnum Dynalab 205, Simaudio MOON Neo 260D-T, Schiit Audio Yggdrasil, Aurender N100H, Shunyata Sigma USB cable, Micro Seiki DD40, Ortofon Cadenza Blue, Nakamichi BX-300, Sony 60ES DAT, PS Audio P10, Furutech Flux 50, Sonos Connect, Stillpoints, Wireworld, Kimber, PMC EB1i, JL Audio f113 VINTAGE - McIntosh MA230, Tandberg 3011A tuner, Olive 04HD, Sony DTC-59ES DAT, McIntosh 4300V, JBL 4312A |
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My dart amp was first quality. I doubt they go back much.
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