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Rogue Audio RP-1 DAC use

I just added a Rogue RP-1 to my system. I use a Bluesound Vault 2 as a music server. Befor the Rogue I have been able to tell the difference in different DAC's I've had. My equipment is Emotiva XMC-1, Oppo 105, Bluesound Vault 2, AV123 strata Mini speakers and a SVS 300bp subwoofer.

I've compared the Oppo 105 to the Vault and the Oppo was definitely better, I've also compared the Vault to the XMC-1 and the XMC-1 was better.

Since installing the Rogue RP-1 they all seem to sound the same, even borrowed a Schiit Bitfrost. Again I could not hear a difference. So I have just simplified my setup and I'm just using the the RCA out from the Vault to one of the RP-1 inputs.

Just wondering if I'm doing something wrong

Thanks 

thegreenline

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@thegreenline   I have a question.  If you use the same DAC (best on you have), can you tell the difference between the two different pre-amps?  Which one do you prefer?   What is the history of the RP1 - new or used, how old is it? 

I would think and from my listening, the RP1 is a bit tubby and while that sound is great, it may be relaxed enough that you don't here the minor differences between the dacs you are comparing.   The DACS you name are similar and built into other devices.  I expect them to be similar and average.  There may be other stuff you are hearing or not hearing given the dacs appear to be integrated with other devices.  

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