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Looking for my first DAC
sfar,I looked at the 2019 list and saw your Pro-ject Pre Box S2 DAC. Seeing as I’m just starting down the path, what can tell me about how the sound changed in your system?  With Crutchfields 60 day trial, I can add it to my list.JD 
Looking for my first DAC
mahler123, Thanks, the Liberty looks great!  I looked at a used Wyred4sound dac2 as well. It has many upgrades as well. I still need a trial period so I can listen before I buy, so the Bifrost Multibit is still very much on the list.So the search ... 
Looking for my first DAC
serancien,I never gave a thought to a volume control.  Why would I need one? And I am only CD's at present and don't have any immediate plans to stream.Thanks.JD 
Looking for my first DAC
david_ten,I have read many of the forum posts but there are very few about "starter DAC's"   In the past I have been able to listen to things and let my ears make the choice.  Today, that's very hard to do. In the last year I have only been to one... 
Looking for my first DAC
Hey MrD,The Acoustat model X's have their own proprietary servo amps. they are hybrid opamp - tube. I look for your post with great interest.Thanks.JD 
Looking for my first DAC
mzkmxcv,Thanks for the suggestions.  I'll be sure to look at them tonight.JD 
Looking for my first DAC
Here is a PDF of the back of the OPPO BDP 93.  It shows the inputs and the outputs I have.http://download.oppodigital.com/BDP93/BDP-93%20English%20Manual%20v2.21.pdfJD 
Looking for my first DAC
david_ten &  sfar,I agree, the DAC in the 93, was never as good as the 95.  I also agree that using the 93 as a spinner is best way to go. But I am no closer to knowing what to buy yet. The Bifrost is $599 new gets good reviews and I can plug ... 
Looking for my first DAC
leemaze,The OPPO 93 has Toslink and RCA digital outputs, and it’s currently my only digital source, so for now I only need one input.  JD 
Looking for my first DAC
sfar,Great idea. I have a subscription and will have to find the review.My bad for not doing my homework.Thanks!JD 
Looking for my first DAC
millercarbon,Please tell me more about modding.  Who, what, where and of course, how much. Thanks.JD 
Component isolation
millercarbon418 posts03-17-2019 3:17pmDon't tease me, bro! The Nimbus Sub Hertz Platform is no longer available! http://www.machinadynamica.com/machina24.htmCan't imagine why this didn't catch on. I'm with you. I have three of them and they all... 
I Think We Can All Agree...
If it doesn’t come with a popcorn popper, I’m definitely not gonna get one!JD 
Whats playing on your system today?
stereo5,Isn’t that a great album?As far as what I’m playing, I just bought the 2018 remaster of The Beatles White Album. Only listened to a few tracks so far, but it’s been fun trying to pick out differences. Some subtle and some not.JD 
Speakers
Hey rick2718,If you’re going to stick to two channel, why not look into the original JBL Century 100’s. You might have to update the speaker surrounds, but they’re still a great speaker.All the best.JD