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PS Audio DLlll DAC with Monarchy Dip

Has anyone out there used a PS Audio DLlll Dac with a Monarchy Dip? If so, did you get any type of improvement in sound quality? I'm using an old Sony Dvd S7000 as a transport which I believe to be solid in that regard into the DLlll.. The DLlll has not been burned in at this time but the sound quality is pretty darn good.. I'm not that knowledgeable about the jitter end of the equation so any advise would be helpful... Thanks

Associated Equipment
Musical Fidelity A5 Integrated amp, Von Schweikert VR-1 speakers,
REL Q201e subwoofer and Stereovox XV-2 digital cable
grpkmp
tgrisham
1,291 posts
 
I am using a MMF-7 for vinyl. I don't listen as much as I would like, but it is a great TT for the money and gives me what I want. Let us know if the DIP makes a difference.
erikminer
433 posts
 
I've used a DIP with a DLIII. Sonos/Dip/DLIII Made a nice improvement. Sound was a bit less edgy, bass a bit better defined, overall a more relaxed sound. Worth the cost IMO
grpkmp OP
15 posts
 
Well, I finally got a chance to listen to the Monarchy DIP... Erikminer hit the nail on the head... While I didn't hear a huge improvement like when I installed the PS Audio Dac DLlll... I also thought the sound was less edgy and more focused, I also found the sound stage opened up a little.. All in all a nice upgrade for the money.. I asked my wife to listen to the dip before and after it was installed without telling her what I heard and she confirmed the same findings... She is actually a good listener..
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tabl10s
1,067 posts
 
It should be better with the DL 2. Oh wait, after 12 years it's still not available.
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