What is the deal with the ART DIO

I have read some unbelievable raviews on this dac.
Any comments on it's performance?
Tim

flemke08-15-2002 12:28pm

tk4qmmt Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 25 posts 08-15-2002 at 04:22pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Basically, the deal is that, when properly modified, DI/O can sound very good, beating out digital equipments several times its meagre price. I have one that I modified, and my experience comfirms what I've said above.
tk4qmmt Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 25 posts 08-15-2002 at 11:05pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Somewhat contrary to the comments above, I think soundstage is one of the strength of my modified DI/O. It is very wide, but about medium depth and height. Within that field, imaging is finely layered and accuratly presented, IMHO. However, as sean said, there's many varieties of DI/O recipe out there, and I believe my DI/O is unique in the regard that no other DI/O is modified in the exact same way as mine. I just wanted to make a note that soundstage could be improved with modification....though I'm not sure which of my two dozen mods helps soundstage. Glreno: so you moved from Hermes to Tact 2.2X? Good move...I wish I could do the same. :)