The XMOS DAC used in this model is 30$. It sounds fantastic for monitoring, I´ve been using it for a few years but it´s far from a clockable high end DAC. The build quality of both the desktop and the rack front plate is outstanding in my opinion.
Now we only need to find a great $1K CD Transport! Some of us 70yr "Old Timers" think that anything using a USB cable should only be used for PCs not Music DACs. I think a lot of those in the Music Industry have confused the importance of Hi Fidelity rather than Hi Rez. I wonder if my observations are influenced by my using a Equi=Tech Model Q Balanced Power Transformer Line Conditioner (Which I bought at a "steal" @2k 20yrs ago.) It's pretty amazing how Low the Noise Floor is, with High Dynamic Contrasts, I'm getting on most of my CDs.) I don't need no "Stinking Tubes"
Very very good video Mickey , this is what many audio people need and will help them understand the logistics of these things , keep the videos coming much appreciated 👍
Yup, pro gear are very good in value. Audio interface are good to start with. Of course, the setup will be different from hi fi setup. There is a market for it since lots of teenager can setup DAW or glue to desktop. People from Focusrite move up to RME.
Tell me why the power supply can matter so much on low voltage low current loads? The reason they use a tiny transformer you can plug and hang off the socket is because there is very little current draw.
Do you have any idea what a bending machine like you described would cost? It would by justified if you where making a lot of components I mean a lot! What are the sales for that DAC?
Love what you are doing Mike. PLEASE KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!. Let me know if you ever come up to Canada - Toronto / Hamilton area. Would love to meet up!
Mike. I think a better example of an approximately $1000 DAC, that I believe is USA made is the Border Patrol DAC. The system that DAC was in at AXPONA was great.
Give the Chinese time to improve anything made in the West. If until now they have not done it, it is because it has not been economically profitable for them.
That's right. We will keep inventing it, they will keep copying the design and shattering any user pride of ownership. Where's the "improved" pickup truck ?? Lol not gonna happen... improved 1911 Pistol ? ROFL. Never. How about a Democratic Republic ?? Freedom of speech ?? Lol. Dream on...
The XMOS DAC used in this model is 30$. It sounds fantastic for monitoring, I´ve been using it for a few years but it´s far from a clockable high end DAC. The build quality of both the desktop and the rack front plate is outstanding in my opinion.
Now we only need to find a great $1K CD Transport! Some of us 70yr "Old Timers" think that anything using a USB cable should only be used for PCs not Music DACs. I think a lot of those in the Music Industry have confused the importance of Hi Fidelity rather than Hi Rez. I wonder if my observations are influenced by my using a Equi=Tech Model Q Balanced Power Transformer Line Conditioner (Which I bought at a "steal" @2k 20yrs ago.) It's pretty amazing how Low the Noise Floor is, with High Dynamic Contrasts, I'm getting on most of my CDs.) I don't need no "Stinking Tubes"
Another home run Mikey welldone mate.🎧😁👍
Very very good video Mickey , this is what many audio people need and will help them understand the logistics of these things , keep the videos coming much appreciated 👍
Yup, pro gear are very good in value. Audio interface are good to start with. Of course, the setup will be different from hi fi setup. There is a market for it since lots of teenager can setup DAW or glue to desktop. People from Focusrite move up to RME.
Amazing series man! Very hard to find this type of super quality content on youtube. Thanks so much!
0:02 Holy shit! It sounds like you were behind my shoulder!
Tell me why the power supply can matter so much on low voltage low current loads? The reason they use a tiny transformer you can plug and hang off the socket is because there is very little current draw.
Its not about the current its about the ripple or noise spec.
Do you have any idea what a bending machine like you described would cost? It would by justified if you where making a lot of components I mean a lot! What are the sales for that DAC?
I would guess they make them 1000 pcs per production run.
Love what you are doing Mike. PLEASE KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!. Let me know if you ever come up to Canada - Toronto / Hamilton area. Would love to meet up!
What do you recommend for cheap linear power supplies?
love it Mike !....keep em comming ..thank you! missed you in Chicago ..maybe next year
Thanks Man !
If you dont do Chi fi how do you know it sounds better?
Review the MSB select 2
Much more interesting than soap. 😂
Do you still sell these, i think with the mod that u do.
Mike. I think a better example of an approximately $1000 DAC, that I believe is USA made is the Border Patrol DAC. The system that DAC was in at AXPONA was great.
True that my friend... Did not know it was still only $1K ... are you sure ??
@@OCDHIFiGuy Maybe $1100. Certainly less than $1200
WOW
which dac is 165k?????
WADAX
Thanx Mike ✌🏾☕️👈🏾
Rock on Javi !
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Right Mike. Rock on🥳👍🏾
The higher end DACS have a lot more steps on the ladder
This is not an R2R , this is a Delta Sigma chip type ..;-)
@@OCDHIFiGuy Michael...which chips are being paralleled here???
@@OCDHIFiGuy there is up to 6 bit SDM chip out there. It is not six resistor for sure.
Give the Chinese time to improve anything made in the West. If until now they have not done it, it is because it has not been economically profitable for them.
That's right. We will keep inventing it, they will keep copying the design and shattering any user pride of ownership. Where's the "improved" pickup truck ?? Lol not gonna happen... improved 1911 Pistol ? ROFL. Never. How about a Democratic Republic ?? Freedom of speech ?? Lol. Dream on...
I can appreciate your passive racism.
I can't appreciate your Dildocity...
Dug that.
Right on.. !
Absolutely disagree, Chinese DACs are much better in this category...
Wow , you should be a cheif designer for MSB ,,,,, not
Not in a million years... Im a freak of sales
buy German !
You know a German DAC worth a shit for $1K ??? I'm all ears, Klaus....;-)
@@OCDHIFiGuy RME ADI-2