For the amount you have to spend. You may want to consider a Monarchy DIP upsampler or the GW Labs DSP. For the money I don't think you can do much better. Your current transport with one of these devices in between it and the Dac, will make a VERY noticeable difference.
Transport for Bel Canto DAC2
First, my system:
Green Mountain Audio Continuum 1.5 Speaker
Rogue Audio Tempest Magnum Tube amp
w/JP Cables Maximum AC Gold Power cord
Bel Canto Design DAC2 DA converter
Bolder digital cable Interconnect
Silver Audio Hyacinth Interconnect
Zu Wax Speaker cable
I listen to a variety of music including jazz, rock, pop, electronic, etc. I currently use a Toshiba DVD player as the transport, but I hear too many digital artifacts, and I wonder if it is the culprit. Any suggestions? I'm hoping to spend under $400.
Green Mountain Audio Continuum 1.5 Speaker
Rogue Audio Tempest Magnum Tube amp
w/JP Cables Maximum AC Gold Power cord
Bel Canto Design DAC2 DA converter
Bolder digital cable Interconnect
Silver Audio Hyacinth Interconnect
Zu Wax Speaker cable
I listen to a variety of music including jazz, rock, pop, electronic, etc. I currently use a Toshiba DVD player as the transport, but I hear too many digital artifacts, and I wonder if it is the culprit. Any suggestions? I'm hoping to spend under $400.
Showing 2 responses by gmood1
Hi Eeerie1, Well if your transport is adequate enough to put out a clean digital signal. The devices will take that signal and produce a more refined reclocked signal for your Dac. It will also increase the digital signal from 6 to 10 times depending on which model you use. These devices work very well! The difference will be very apparent from the moment you turn on your equipment. Only someone with a VERY expensive transport may not notice the difference. Good thing about a device like this .You can use it as you change transports and sources ..while still enjoying the benefits. As Phil suggests you can also use a 1.5 m or 5 ft cable from your transport. Or if using one of these devices use the .5 meter from the transport to the Upsampler. Then use the 1.5 m cable to your Dac from the Upsampler.Adding the 1.5 m cable to your transport will not give you the difference in sound adding a DIP will. But it can't hurt having the cable in the mix..I use a 1.5 m cable also. You can get a 5 ft digital cable from Blue Jean cable. Cost... you're looking at $18.00 total with shipping. This is a very solid cable. |