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Audio Research - DAC9

Hello folks,

I am wondering if anyone here lucky enough to experience the ARC new foundation series components. I am only interested in hearing first hand experience from the owners of DAC 9 and LS28.  

Lack of ARC dealer in my area and online professional reviews makes it bit hard to pull the plug on these components. 

Thank you for your time.  

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lalitk OP
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@gadawg58 , thank you for your feedback. From what it sounds like the DAC9 should show its true capabilities after 200 hours. About DSD, there are quite a few high end DAC's out there that don't do DSD. Modwright is one of them.  

For me, Tidal streaming HIFI is more than adequate. However I am more excited about MQA streaming going mainstream this year.  
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Finally, DAC9 review.  However, the lack of Linux support is very disappointing. The RigiSystems USB interface will not work with Linux based products from Aurender, Auralic, Sonore, SOtM, etc... None of these devices work with the RigiSystems USB interface...OUCH!!!

https://www.computeraudiophile.com/ca/reviews/audio-research-dac-9-review-r644/


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@vhiner , Great review, thank you for sharing. 
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@audiodragon777,

Yes, it will play FLAC files from any of its AES, SPDIF or Toslink inputs. The only exception is USB interface, which is not compatible with Linux based servers. 


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