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PS Audio DLlll DAC with Monarchy Dip

Has anyone out there used a PS Audio DLlll Dac with a Monarchy Dip? If so, did you get any type of improvement in sound quality? I'm using an old Sony Dvd S7000 as a transport which I believe to be solid in that regard into the DLlll.. The DLlll has not been burned in at this time but the sound quality is pretty darn good.. I'm not that knowledgeable about the jitter end of the equation so any advise would be helpful... Thanks

Associated Equipment
Musical Fidelity A5 Integrated amp, Von Schweikert VR-1 speakers,
REL Q201e subwoofer and Stereovox XV-2 digital cable
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grpkmp OP
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It sounds like you also have a very nice system.. I do like the way my system sounds right now and the DLIII does sound great alone but I wanted to satisfy my curiosity so I just purchased a Monarchy Dip on Audiogon, I should get it sometime next week.. I wanted to try it while I still have two digital cables. I hope to post my findings in a couple of weeks.. You wouldn't happen to also have a VPI scout turntable would you?? In a few months I will need a new cartridge and thinking of getting the Ortofon M2 Black.. Then I should be in audio nirvana.. Thanks for the reply....
grpkmp OP
18 posts
 
Well, I finally got a chance to listen to the Monarchy DIP... Erikminer hit the nail on the head... While I didn't hear a huge improvement like when I installed the PS Audio Dac DLlll... I also thought the sound was less edgy and more focused, I also found the sound stage opened up a little.. All in all a nice upgrade for the money.. I asked my wife to listen to the dip before and after it was installed without telling her what I heard and she confirmed the same findings... She is actually a good listener..
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