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Adam, thank you for an outstanding review. You have provided many useful reference points, valuable information and real insights.
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Good to know Glisse. Where are they made?
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Berkeley, California.
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I have tried a few converters too and now use an AP2 with PP and I'm very happy with it. I've tried it on some high end DACs and it has bettered the USB input - a little smoother, quieter etc.
Very keen to try the Alpha USB converter after reading this. Great thread |
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Thanks Doug. Made in USA, can't be sold in the USA. Bold move.
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It was interesting that Berkeley built the Alpha USB as a standalone piece, rather than integrating into the DAC 2. Whilst they acknowledged that an I2S feed direct to the DAC (chip) is theoretically better than an SPDIF conversion stage, they felt the isolation of the USB stream was even more important. |
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Adam, thank you for this excellent post.
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I believe Berkeley have their products made for them - they are basically a 3 man design team. And very talented designers at that with a long history. |
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Thanks.
Everybody should be reading this.
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