Yamamoto YDA 01 DAC

Onemug, thanks for the kind remarks. You can research and read reviews but nothing beats an in house audition. Sometimes anticipation can lead to disappointment and I`ll admit my expectations were pretty high. It is gratifying when they are met or as in this case exceeded. This DAC is really fine. The 6 Moons review is remarkably accurate. I do think there`s much synergy with my system and others may /could have a different experience or out-come

My eagerly awaited Octave came this week and out of the box, I thought it sounded a little subdued, a bit bright. My system consists of a 4 way active horn setup with all tube amps( 3 SETs, 1PP) and I listen to Diyhifi Satch Dac with tube output stage in NOS mode for RBCD. Left it playing in my music room for a while and came back later ( 1 hour) to no music in the room. Found a dead Octave. No blown fuse in power supply or burnt parts that I can see. Back it goes to the maker and more waiting. Pretty annoyed :(

Jaspert,

Sorry to hear of your troubles. Hope you get it sorted.

I took the plunge and just ordered one.

Charles1dad, thanks for your thoughts, you've convinced me.

I have to say Metrum was quick to respond to my query. Cees said he would give it priority to get it sorted and send it back to me ASAP.

Soundqcar,
You`re welcome. No component will satisfy everyone, I hope the Octave works out for you as it has for me.
Best Regards,