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Teddy Pardo DAC

I haven't seen much discussion on the Teddy Pardo DAC and wondered if anyone has any reviews or comments.

In particular, I found the whitepaper available on this web site to be incredibly informative and interesting
http://www.teddypardo.com/Products/DACs/DACs.html

[The section at the end about how to get the best sound from computer audio, from ripping to playback is the best primer on the topic that I've read anywhere]

Early reviews in 2009-10 suggested that it was amazing with a sound analogous (no pun intended) to vinyl . Then everything seems to have gone quiet.

Would love to hear thoughts from people who have reviewed or purchased this DAC.
littlelamb

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elberoth2
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I have heard this DAC and have nothing but good things to say about it. Very natural, and liquid sounding DAC, maybe even with a touch of warmth, but with excellent resolution.

The only disadvantage is the legacy USB input, limited to 16/48kHz, so you need to factor in a good USB/SPDIF converter, like the audiophileo for example.

Even with the Audiophileo though, still well worth the price IMO.

TeddyPardo DAC has just won a 8-DAC shootout in HiFi World. I can email you the scan if interested.
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elberoth2
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John - glad you like it ! Sorry I haven't noticed your post earlier.
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