Exogal DAC

Thankful, it is an up sampling audio player which is highly configurable. For lack of better terms it lays over the top of iTunes and uses the library of files, but up converts the file to be played according to the setup specifications. See the Signalyst.com website, the maker of HQPlayer. I had a guy who builds audiophile servers visit my home. He offered to set up my Mac Mini with HQPlayer, and an hour later we were listening to my Mac Mini with HQPlayer. It may not be a pretty interface, but wow does it vitalize PCM files. 

He also told me about Splashtop, a $5 app for Mac that we installed onto my iPad. Now I control the entire Mac with the iPad. I open up Splashtop, then open HQPlayer and boom, it's off and running! I also can run Sonos via the Splashtop software. Intoxicating control and convenience. 

I think I've taken Sonos about as far as it can go. I think a trial of Tidal is next. 

Exogal DAC owners, what power cord are you using on the upgraded power supply?  Any recommendations?

Thankful, I demonstrate and recommend the Clarity Cable Vortex power cord with the Exogal Comet Plus along with the Aurender N100H server.

Dealer disclosure.

Brian Walsh

Thanks Brian.  Currently using the stock cord so I know there is room for improvement.

I have both the Wadia Intuition 01 bought when it first came out and the Comet/Ion which I just recently acquired the Ion and have had the Comet for about a year.  As much as I've enjoyed the Intuition I would trade it in for another Comet/Ion in a heartbeat!  I have yet to do a side by side comparison BUT the Comet/Ion just makes the music come alive with feeling that grabs you such that you want to hear more and more and like a drug you can' t seem to get enough. And afterwards nothing else I hear can hold a candle to it.  I recommend a test drive but the price/performance will be difficult to pass up.  Exogal doesn't really promote use of PLCs or PCs which is bonus if your on a budget but I use RSA PLCs & CH Acoustic cables exclusively with both of these PowerDACs.  When I do a side by side sometime soon I will provide my input but that being said the dagogo review is truly spot on Exogal may just be a game changer and start a paradigm shift from Analog to Digital.  I can't wait to see what these guys come up with next because they have already literally rocked my world.