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Berkeley Audio Alpha DAC Series II and Alpha USB

I am very very close to buying the above combination. I have decided to go this route vs. changing my CDP. I noticed there hasn't been any posts on the Berkeley since last last year. By now I am guessing a few more people may have bought the units or those that have them have had time to really form an opinion on them.

Before I take the leap it would be great to hear from any owners and people who have had sufficent audition time with them.
jmjohnson

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pawel8
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I have Berkeley Alpha Dac series 2 and have had Alpha USB for several months.
It is great combination and the only reason for selling USB was to buy Soulution USB 590(2wks waiting).
Alpha DAC II sounds very good even with m2tech Hiface 2.
Please use good USB cables:when I tried STEREOPHiLE recommended Belkin USB the sound was not that good.
It is more mellow than DCS Debussy which squeezes every note nicely.
pawel8
11 posts
 
I still have Alpha DAC series 2.
I do not want any USB interface with external power supply therefore my selection is above mentioned Soulution 590,Stello U3,V-link 192 and possibly Audiophileo.
Wireworld cables are very good choice.
The person I sold Alpha USB has Berkeley Alpha DAC1 and says that the sound he is getting is excellent when used in combination.
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