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DAC1 or DAC1 USB?
INTO A DAC1 of course. Come on, guys. Are you messing with me? So far the only DAC mentioned here is the DAC1 and its USB version. 
DAC1 or DAC1 USB?
The USB is connected to a computer of course. And the same album (ripped lossless into the HD) was used to compare. 
DAC1 or DAC1 USB?
I have compared using USB and coax and we (my girlfriend and I) both agree that using Cal Audio Delta transport sounds better. I thought it's noticeably better, and she said "of course it's better." What's $300? That's about 1/4 a Macbook which yo... 
DAC1 or DAC1 USB?
If you don't use the USB feature there is really no reason to buy the USB version - at all. The important features (e.g. output impedance) of both are up to date for both (I think) - best call Benchmark, must better than waiting for someone to rel... 
PC's with solid core conductors?
PS Audio Prelude SC. I got mine 2-meter brand new for like $135 from Music Direct. 
Power conditioning v re-generation; Shunyata v. PS
Musicnoise: I'd say it's because the PS power plants are not perfect. 
Power conditioning v re-generation; Shunyata v. PS
Wow, I have yet to hear ANY reviewer describe power plants sound as white wash the music or sucking the life out of music. All of them says quite to the contrary, though I'm not sure if they compared a Shunyata to it side by side. I use a P500 mys... 
Review: Mapleshade Heavyfeat/Heavyhats Tweak
Rlwainwright: couldn't any positive reviews be characterized as advertisement? If the reviewer really couldn't find any noticeable flaws? Could you elaborate on your standard for determining whether a review is advertisement, or just a review? If ...