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Decent DAC under $10k anyone?
Metric Halo LIO 8, has everything you need. I've had mine for over half a year and it is extremely resolving and accurate. 
Plugging modem wall warts into power conditioner?
Please list some sources for linear power supplies ? For Mac Mini? 
Mac Mini Power Supply
Mintzar- are these still available? 
I got the USB DAC per everyone's sugguestion BUT..
this is odd - I have a Burson HA-160D and it plays 24/192, 24/96 files just fine via the USB output of my Macbook Pro laptop. No third party driver but I am using Decibel for playback and not Itunes.These are HD files from 2L and LessLoss. 
Power cord for Burson HA160D dac+headphone amp
have not tried a different power cord but sounds awesome connected to my ps audio power plant premier 
when do you replace capacitors?
MinOrl,What transistors are best and more linearI have a pair of DNA1 dlx amPs 
Burson HA160D or Benchmark Dac1
UPDATE:Tried other configurations and was able to get 24/96 files to play back.Using the newly renamed "Decibel" Hi-rez playerSet audio midi input to 44/16, output to 96/24Incredible sound! Most noticeable is the tremendous dynamic range.Will post... 
Burson HA160D or Benchmark Dac1
UPDATE:Just received the replacement Burson HA-160d unit.Changes noted:1) transformers have a center wrap that looks like copper foil.Previous unit has paper sticker.2) Build quality slipped a notch. Several frame screws were not fully seated.3) s... 
Blue Moon Award for Burson Audio's new DAC/Preamp
Still waiting for Sound Earphones to send me the replacement Burson HA-160D.I am very eager to hear the high resolution files in 24/96 but the flawed USB receiver will not allow any higher bit rates.Sound via the coaxial input is very dynamic - cl... 
Opinions on Mogami Cable?
Just got some Mogami 3104 and Canare 4S11 to compare the two as speaker cablesRIght off the bat - the Mogami copper is much deeper in color. Closer to a reddish copper while the Canare is more yellowish copper.The Canare does not claim to be OFC s... 
Burson HA160D or Benchmark Dac1
2nd hiccup noticed on the Burson HA 160-Dwith the volume pot at zero, there is still a very low level signal that can be heard from the Aerial 10T's mid/tweeter unit. It is definitely the music signal.I was told by Burson that there should be none... 
Burson HA160D or Benchmark Dac1
I am just beginning to listen to the HA160D Burson critically. Unfortunately, only able to comment on the coaxial feed. The USB receiver is not SystemUsing an OPPO 981HD feeding the Burson via coaxial silver digital cable. Direct to Bryston 4b SST... 
Burson HA160D or Benchmark Dac1
Burson answered the email promptly with solution.Great customer service.However, I noticed another issue which I emailed them about.When running the Burson directly to my Bryston 4BSST, there is a barely audible music signal that can still be hear... 
Blue Moon Award for Burson Audio's new DAC/Preamp
I just got mine yesterday so not much critical listening.Running cd from Oppo 981hd via coax and Macbook pro via USB.I have the same USB issue as noted in the 6moons review. Burson replied very promptly to my email and will take care of the issue.... 
Burson HA160D or Benchmark Dac1
Just got my Burson HA 160D!Beautiful build quality. The stock cords are nothing to write home about.Wish they put in some mogami or belden low capacitance RCA...Beautiful sound. Did not get more than a few minutes of listening but will post a more...