Bringing a nearly 20 year old dead thread to life…. Personally, I have not tried the DIP Classic. However a Monarchy DIP 24/96 is currently in a second system between a Magnavox CBD-460 and a Timbre TT-1 DAC. The Monarchy did seem to make an impact but is too early to tell. The plan is to give it a week as is. Afterwards, bypass the Monarchy, then play the same discs and monitor for changes. Right now the Monarchy is being run RCA in, AES/EBU out.
Anyone tried the new monarchy "DIP classic"
Reading monarchy's web site it sounds like a completely new design. Instead of a phase locked loop approach the data is reclocked using an accurate 44.1kHz crystal. It sounds very interesting, particularly since I own the original DIP and it made my digital a lot more listenable.
http://www.monarchyaudio.com/Introduction.html
http://www.monarchyaudio.com/Introduction.html
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