Bel Canto DAC-1

Thanks Snook2. Do you happen to know whether or not that loud popping sound is a characteristic of the DAC-1, or was somthing wrong with the one you had? Did you talk to Bel Canto about it? BTW, I have a Muse Model 2 that can be up-graded to the 296 (I think). I really appreciate the warning re: the Bel Canto DAC-1. It sounds like they have some "bugs" to work out of an otherwise excellent sounding DAC.

Thanks for the responses. Innhitman-- what, pray tell, is an Ortho Spectrum AR2000 Analogue Reconstructor? Where is it available, and what does it cost? This sounds intriguing, and I REALLY appreciate your assessment of the DAC-1. Also, what is a TT? (turntable I bet-- it just clicked into place)? Do you mind telling me what other components/speakers and wires you have in your system, ie I'm curious about how high on the high end hog you are feeding? Thanks.

Hi Innhitman, I did an audiogon search and turned up a bunch of info. on the Ortho Spectrum AR2000 provided by Delve Audio, NJ-- is that where you got yours? There was sort of a "white paper" presented there, and it was long but to tell the truth, it didn't say much, ie it's a black box of sorts that costs $1500.. Very little about the actual technology or principles used though. Do you know where it's imported from? It sounds like you're pretty impressed with it.