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dacs that I have had in my system - a listing
@jjss49   I wonder if your final 3 would have changed if did not have a preference for a volume control? As many have said this report its a valuable contribution to the overall community.    
The revolution has begun!
Digital Amp in the speaker: Buchardt Anniversary 10.  
Need help diagnosing a preamp problem
Thanks to everyone who offered advice.  It all helped.  
Need help diagnosing a preamp problem
@atmasphere   I did this today.  When I started a record playing the right channel was completely out, then became intermittent.  I then 'wiggled' the right cable connector and the channel came back for the entire record.  I will turn everything o... 
Need help diagnosing a preamp problem
"Also, did you make any recent changes? Or disturb any cables/connections prior to the Right channel going out?" Yes.  I was comparing the pre + amp combo vs integrated amp.  Switching cables a number of times. Currently I am experiencing interm... 
Discrete R2R Ladder dac from Soekris, Absolute Sounds review.
Just received Soekris dac2541.  Out of the box, without warming up anything, just hooking it up and plugging it in, it is way better than my existing 5 year old, but highly regarded, R2R dac.Like DSPER said:"More detail More contrast between highe... 
Streamer with R2R DAC
        "+1 and some, on what  mlsstl said about R2R vs DS."@George:  can you suggest some small footprint R2R examples, please?  Cost not too important.Thanks, Larry 
Easily the best and most significant sonic tweak one could ever make!
@aj523 I would appreciate a PM as well.  Very good suggestions/comments.Larry 
New system, large room, low listening level
Thanks everyone, a decision has been made: Bluesound Powernode and Dali Oberon 5 floorstanders. 
New system, large room, low listening level
Many thanks to all who have contributed suggestions, very helpful.It would have been even more helpful of me to indicate some sort of budget!A range of £2000 - £2500 (~$3000), streamer+dac+amp+speakers.  The streamer will be the only source.  Used... 
Zu Druid & Definition Roundup
Regarding the "newest 100w dissipation Shuguang 845C metal plate." mentioned by Phil.Anyone know where to buy it?  I can't find it for sale at the usual places. 
Recommended USB- SPDIF converter for Metrum Octave
My thanks to Lewinskih01 and Devilboy. 
Recommended USB- SPDIF converter for Metrum Octave
Please excuse my lack of knowledge here, I am just getting into the digital business (Mac Mini, Naim Nait XS int amp, Harbeth shl5) . Just need a dac.Why would one choose to use the usb output from, in my case, the Mac and then insert a spdif conv...