AudioByte Vox | Zap vs Rockna Wavelight

@verdantaudio 

Does the VOX require the use of the Android app? Can it be controlled by the physical controls if the DAC will be hooked up to a preamp?

@verantaudio Thanks for the feedback. The idea of tuning the AudioByte via firmware sounds interesting. Just like the PS Audio DirectStream,

I had the AudioByte on my mind now for about 2 years. The Wavelight was something that people said to also consider.

I sold my AudioMirror Tubadour III SE yesterday and moved my Gustard X26 Pro to act as DAC/peamp in another room. So now I have my Benchmark DAC3B connected to a CODA 07x preamp and it sounds very good. I have rack space and fibre optical streaming already setup for a second DAC. So looking around for another DAC.

Looking forward to your comparison. It would also be interesting to know how the HUB changes the sound.

I did like the AMT3SE for my RAAL SR1a. I only used it for those headphones since I preferred my other 2 DACs on the floorstanders. The guy that created my Convolution files for my floorstanders just created Convolution files specifically for the RAAL SR1a ($250). SR1a owners are really loving these filters.

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Once those were installed on ROON and run the AMT3SE became redundant. I liked my other 2 DACs more on the SR1a. I sold the AMT3SE in about an hour with many offers to buy. A very popular DAC.

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@verdantaudio Great feedback on this AB. Have you tried the AB direct to amp. AB is touting the preamp section as being pretty good. The HUB is also something I think would add to the system with the upsampling and I2S connectivity. So I hope you can update your observations once you get the HUB.