The DAC Scam - Almost everyone believes the hype

@wturkey 

I initially bought the the DDP sans the optional outboard power supply (only because the seller didn't have one). I knew from past experience that a quality PS was a huge improvement. After many months, I decided to contact AA directly who had one to sell. HUGE improvement- SOUND INVESTMENT

August I upgrade from an Audiolab 6000 CDT to a Shanling ET3. The improvement was not subtle. Actually amazing and only $750

@lanx0003 

No idea. I tried the ET3 as they offered 30 day money back

@medium_grade 

@rbstehno 

Lots of excellent 411

FYI I had a full AA dac/transport rig, including the light interconnects

My dac/pre of some 4 years now is the AA DDP-1 + PS 5- AMAZING

If you're still following this come see my new forum comparing a $999.00 Topping D90III Discrete to my still rockin it Audio alchemy DDP-1 + PS 5 

 https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/topping-d90-iii-discrete-vs-audio-alchemy-ddp-1-ps-5-which-i-love