#11
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
Have you had any problems with the USB drivers on your Mac? I was reading the review for the DAC-2 at 6moons and the reviewer seemed to have a few problems getting the USB to work properly. I honestly had a hard time following the review, but he talked about his Mac crashing, static and distortion when using USB, and problems getting it to output the correct data rates. I'm considering one of the W4S DACs, but I'm a bit leary of proprietary drivers. Because of this I'm leaning toward the DAC-1, but would appreciate any feedback about the DAC-2. Cheers, Andrew |
#12
|
||||
|
||||
Hi Andrew,
I am using the DAC 2 with the current model Mac Mini. I have zero problems. It sounds fantastic, the driver installed properly and there is certainly no noise or distortion of any type as everything is dead quiet. In the past I have seen where certain high resolution transfers were affected by cables and this did cause weird noise issues. I have both a Wireworld and a Cardas USB cable that each perform flawlessly. I would not worry as this is an awesome product and I have had it playing almost non-stop for about a month now. Buddy
__________________
Buddy Boulder 1160 Amp, 1110 Pre-Amp Audio Research Ref. 3 Phono-Pre Vivid Audio Giya G2S2 Speakers MSB Reference DAC Innuos Statement w/Next Gen. PS B & W DB1D Subwoofer X2 Audioquest Niagara 5000 Power Conditioner Kronos Pro Turntable w/Kronoscope RS tonearm + SCPS-1 PS + MSL Platinum Cart. VPI HW-40 Turntable w/ Lyra Etna cartridge Jay's Audio CDT3-MK3 CD Transport Schiit Mjolnir 2 HPA + Audeze LCD X headphones Adona Equipment Rack and Amp Stands Furutech Outlets and Plates + NCF Booster Shunyata Cables Synergistic Research Galileo SX Ground Block, FEQ 4, Black Box + Room Acoustic treatments |
#13
|
||||
|
||||
Also Andrew welcome to Audio Aficianado
__________________
Buddy Boulder 1160 Amp, 1110 Pre-Amp Audio Research Ref. 3 Phono-Pre Vivid Audio Giya G2S2 Speakers MSB Reference DAC Innuos Statement w/Next Gen. PS B & W DB1D Subwoofer X2 Audioquest Niagara 5000 Power Conditioner Kronos Pro Turntable w/Kronoscope RS tonearm + SCPS-1 PS + MSL Platinum Cart. VPI HW-40 Turntable w/ Lyra Etna cartridge Jay's Audio CDT3-MK3 CD Transport Schiit Mjolnir 2 HPA + Audeze LCD X headphones Adona Equipment Rack and Amp Stands Furutech Outlets and Plates + NCF Booster Shunyata Cables Synergistic Research Galileo SX Ground Block, FEQ 4, Black Box + Room Acoustic treatments |
#14
|
||||
|
||||
arossphoto........Andrew, welcome to Audio Aficionado.
__________________
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 |
#15
|
||||
|
||||
Welcome to AA Andrew
|
#16
|
|||
|
|||
Thanks for the warm welcome and the feedback on the DAC-2 drivers. I'm definitely interested in getting one, but they are still in short supply and there are none available in Canada right now. So I think I'll wait for the initial demand to die down and make sure all the bugs are worked out before making my final decision.
Thanks again, Andrew |
#17
|
|||
|
|||
This unit is on my short list along with either keeping a 2 year old Cambridge 840c that I have a compelling buy offer on from someone, one of those new Antelope Audio Zodiacs, or the Perfectwave setup from PS Audio. And maybe a few other things. Tough decisions.
Great forum! EDIT: Sold my 840c this morning to a gentleman that really made an offer that I would have been unwise to turn down. I trust you DAC-1 and 2 owners are still pleased? Any new owners yet? EDIT: Order placed for DAC-2. EDIT: Took delivery today and could not be more impressed if I tried. I think this thing is a blind steal at its asking price. Face and the others were right. This thing's incredible and I, too, see myself keeping it for a long, long time. Last edited by Eric5676; 09-18-2010 at 03:47 PM. Reason: add |
#18
|
|||
|
|||
Nealry there in the decision process....
Has anyone compared this DAC to the Sim 300D? I realize with the Sim I need a preamp ... although a tube pre is on the horizon.
I'm on the cusp of purchasing the Dac2.... How does it work with lower res feeds like Pandora? Is that also vastly improved? I have a Sonos system and Arcam DV139 which will likely become the transport for the DAC. Which will feed a Halo A21 via balanced interconnects and through Wilson Benesch Curves. |
#19
|
|||
|
|||
I am excited about the DAC-2 also and will get one as soon as my funds will allow. I think that there were a lot of folks that were scratching their heads over the 6moons review. It was all over the map, but the appreciation for the DAC2 did come through fortunately!
|
#20
|
||||
|
||||
It's getting so I want one of these so bad I can't stand it!
Pete
__________________
Pete No. 35 Main System: VPI Prime Signature TT in Rosewood, Ortofon Cadenza Black, Stillpoints LP1 V2, McIntosh: MP100, MR78, MCD1000 Transport on Stillpoint Ultra Minis, MDA1000 D/A Converter on Stillpoint Ultra Minis, MS750 Music Server, C40, MC501's (3), Soundcraftsmen: DC2215 Eq/AS1000 Real time analyzer, DBX 3BX II, Carver C9, Nakamichi Dragon, Crown SX724, Crown D-75A (as headphone amp), Sony XBR55X900E 4K TV, JBL L220A's, JBL B460, Sumo Delilah active crossover, WireWorld Silver Eclipse audio interconnects, WireWorld Starlight and Silver Starlight Coaxial Digital interconnects, Wireworld SuperNova 7 Toslink digital interconnect, WireWorld Aurora 7 and Silver Electra Power cords, Wireworld Silver Eclipse 8 speaker cables, Terk AF-1 Powered Antenna, Oppo UDP-205 4K Blu-Ray Player, Bryson BUC-1 USB Converter, Wireworld Gold Starlight XLR Digital interconnect, PS Audio Direct Stream Power Plant 12 on Stillpoint Ultra Minis, PS Audio Dectect, FuruTech Flux-50 NCF Inline Power Filter, Add-Powr Wizard EM Field AC Line conditioner; Stillpoint Ultra SS's under (3) McIntosh MC501 Amplifiers Florida Room/Art Studio System: Harmon Kardon T60 TT/Ortofon 2M Black, McIntosh: MR77, C32, MC2205; Crown Power Line Four, Wyred for Sound DAC-2 Digital to Analog converter, Soundcraftsmen AE2000 Eq, JBL 4313B's, JBL 2241-based Sub, JBL BX63A Active Crossover, Oppo BDP-105D Blu-Ray Player, Samsung 5500 Series 32" Smart TV, Terk AF-1 Powered Antenna Master Bedroom System: McIntosh: MX120 Theater processor, MC206 6-channel amplifier; MR74 AM/FM Tuner, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, JVC HM-DH40000U D-Theater Digital VHS, Phase Technology PC80 Towers (now used as stands), (2) JBL 4401's, (1) JBL Studio 6IW speaker, (2) JBL Studio 6IC speakers, Sony XBR-49X900E UHD TV, Panamax 1000 Line Conditioner, (2) JL Audio E110 Subwoofers, Wireworld Solstice speaker cables, Wireworld Aurora Power cords, Wireworld Equinox and Solstice speaker cables and various other flavors of Wireworld and Audioquest cabling Office System: Marantz 150 Tuner, Crown DL 2, Crown EQ 2, Crown SA 2, Crown D-75A (as headphone amp), McIntosh MCD7009 (as transport), DBX 3BX Series II, Oppo BDP-103 Blu-ray player, JBL 4401's, JL Audio E112 Subwoofer, Samsung 5500 series 32" Smart TV, Wire World Oasis audio interconnects, Wire World Solstice speaker cables, Wyred for Sound DAC-2 DSDse Digital to Analog converter, Wireworld Starlight Coaxial Digital Interconnect, Sennheiser HD800 Headphones, Sennheiser HDVA600 Headphone amp, Wireworld Silver Eclipse Balanced Interconnects, Wireworld Platinum Starlight USB Cable, Add-Powr EAU-2 AC Harmonic resonator High Resolution Source: HP Omen 17" Gaming Laptop |
|
|
Audio Aficionado Sponsors | |