Jerry Ozment has a new dac out...

Now I'm going to have to call him to find out what's up with this DAC and if he can update my DAC, if it's worth it. Any word on the changes Jerry's made? Does he have a DSD interface?????

I spoke with Jerry. Basically, he always felt that the 20-bit chips from the original Model 34 DAC were the best-sounding ones he ever used, so what I understand he's done has been to make a one-box version of that DAC but with the transformer-coupled output stage. Since I still listen to some 24-bit/96khz discs from Classic Records, I'm ambivalent about updating my already updated Model 34 (I had Jerry replace the 20-bit chips with the 24-bit chips when Classic started coming out with DADs). But if you have a Model 34 with the transformer-coupled output stage mod and not the 24-bit chip upgrade, you essentially have a 34MXL.

Try him at 203-222-2274. As I mentioned, I think the only difference is the different DAC chip, which he feels sounds better. He may talk you out of the change.

Anyone who has a Model 34 that had the transformer upgrade (but not the 2400's chips) will be able to tell you what the 34MXL sounds like.