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The iRoc.. like the eBunny... still going...

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I seldom see iRocs for sale on the 'gon, and hardly ever see them mentioned (except for my references), so iRoc owners... your thoughts and feedback on this magic little box?

I became aware of them through the creator/mfgr of an outstanding audio cable firm.

I have three iRocs, and with the right cabling each is completely compatable and wholly musical with each system each is placed in.

I use MacMinis and the best USB and IC cabling for the DAC to Preamp I can afford (in this case, Ridge Street Audio... not the source of my initial awareness of the iRoc).

The RSA and iRoc seem a natural fit. I have no affiliation with Larry Moore or Robert Schultz (other than being a happy customer)

So let's hear it... I'm interested in your setups and experience with the iRoc!

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I too have a Music Stream that I use with my Mac Mini. I upgraded from the iRoc which I still own. When I first got the Music Stream DAC, I noticed a subtle improvement in many areas incluing dynamics and soundstage. Now that the Music Stream has fully settled in the difference is more impressive as the soundstage has broadened and I'm hearing nuances in songs that I've never heard before even after hearing the same song hundreds of times.

The iRoc is still a damn good USB DAC and unmatched at its price level as I've owned or listened to USB DACs costing 2 - 3 times the price and the Ultra Fi USB DACs are the most musical value that I've experienced.

I also use all Ridge Street Audio cables for IC, power and speakers. I can't say enough god things about how the Ridge Street cables improved my system.
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