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Berkeley vs. Simaudio
I've managed to pick up a used Berkeley Alpha DAC Series 2 that I'm currently trying out in my system, comparing it to my Simaudio 650D and my Meridian MS600. The 650D and Alpha DAC 2 are fed from the S/PDIF coaxial RCA output of my Meridian MS600... 
Berkeley vs. Simaudio
Cool, would be interested in your thoughts when you hear it! 
Berkeley vs. Simaudio
Sabai, have you heard the PS Audio Directstream DAC? 
Berkeley vs. Simaudio
There's a review of the Berkeley Audio Reference DAC in this month's edition of The Abosolute Sound. Robert Harley put's the DAC's performance right up there with much more expensive DAC's from the likes of DCS! 
Berkeley vs. Simaudio
Thanks Hifimaniac. 
High Quality Digital Coax RCA to BNC Adaptors
Thanks for the input! 
Berkeley vs. Simaudio
Did you try the Alpha Dac through both it's AES and S/PDIF inputs? Was the sound equally good? 
Berkeley vs. Simaudio
Thanks Hifimaniac,How would you describe the sound of the Alpha DAC? 
Acoustic Revive RCC-24.....any experience with
Anyone? 
Acoustic Revive RCC-24.....any experience with
Tried it on the earth ground connection on my Nordost QB8. Does add some additional clarity, definition and depth but with the undesireable side effect of boosting the lower high frequency range in my system. Think too much sybalence on "s" words,... 
Nordost QB8
Thanks Msom,I'd love to hear your input on what effect grounding the QB8 with the Tellus. I've bee trying out an Acoustic Revives RCG-24 and while it does add detail and depth, it also seems to emphasize the high frequencies. This adds sybilance t... 
Wilson Sophia vs Usher Mini Dancer II
I found the Usher 8571 to sound a little fuller in the bass than the Wilson Sophia 3s, which were a little more articulate in the bass. Both had amazing bass extension - they just presented it a little differently.The 8571 sure did have an appeali... 
Hidden factors in A-B comparisons.
Experts like George Cardas say that the kinetic energy from moving cables around causes a build up of static electricity in the cable dialectics and that cables need time to settle after moving them for this static charge to dissipate. Switching c... 
Nordost QB8
I've re-ordered the way I'm plugging in my gear which has led to more body and bass authority to the sound by plugging in the amp closer to the mains input side of the QB8. Starting from where the mains connects to the QB8 here's the new order:1) ... 
Nordost QB8
Thanks Bjesien - I found examples on how to set it up on Nordost's website. I also contacted them and they told me to plug in the pre-amp in the star earth socket and it doesn't matter where you plug in the other gear. However I find small changes...