News about Bel Canto Dac2 Release


Thought I would give members a heads up and print an e-mail
(with permission of BC) I received from Bel Canto inquiring about when update for Dac 1.1 will be ready:

>>>We are coming out with the DAC2 in a couple weeks. The DAC2 is a completely new d/a converter from Bel Canto. It does 24 bit/ 192 kHz upsampling using the very latest hardware in a very sophisticated design. The DAC2 will be available as an upgrade to DAC1 customers for $700. You will need the 1.1 power supply, which costs $150 if you do not. Preliminary listening indicates that the DAC2 comes very close to SACD and DAD in sound, potentially becoming "The Reference". It is THAT good. Please let me know of your intentions as our first run is already
spoken for. <<<

All sounds very good as I have been very happy with Dac 1.1,
and can't wait for reports from the field on Dac 2.

Gunbei, may-be you should have waited on that Kora Dac?
megasam

Showing 1 response by war4227

I have got beta version of the dac2
which I used at the CES2002 Orca room
no kidding it leaves all orther dacs
I'v heard for dead in my system BC has
done a great job with it. I would say
with the right transport it'l match the
Linn and many other super expensive players.
over Dac1 it has more slame, huge stage and
better focus and with all that it's more musical
this one is for vinyl freaks