doak

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Has any inexpensive Asian DAC manufacturer harnessed the ESS Sabre ES9038PRO Chip?
As at least one other person has answered: AUDIO-GD.Specifically the D-77 model:D-77 (Dual ES9038Pro +1 FPGA )Dedicated Discrete Fully Balanced DACBuilt In FPGA Processor to Reject Jitter Dual Sabre ES9038ProDSD , DXD 32bit / 384K Support From USB... 
Denafrips maybe have a second thought.
??????????Please elaborate. 
Lampizator evolution
I have been listening to/through:Auralic Aries (w/Femto clocks) with directly connected externally powered 8TB WD USB HD library > Phasure LUSH USB cable .7m > Uptone ISO Regen & LPS-1 > DIY USB stubbie > Lampizator Gen 5 Level 4 D... 
Can you rip SACD data to a music server/hard drive?
I can do it using the method "milpai" cites.However, the $5 per disk Golden Ear Dig charges seems an extreme bargain in comparison, unless one has a collection of considerable size. 
The new re-mix of Sgt. Pepper's
It IS of some interest, but could have (easily) been much, much better.  
Did you know....?
OF COURSE!! 
Someone want to verify this?
Let it go. 
Tube Phono Stage with balls, and slam!!
EZ, current, and reasonably priced: Rogue Ares. Found a demo one here a few months back -- KILLER. 
I used to think passive preamps were superior to active preamps given right the setup, but
To be totally successful in using a passive-pre the rest of the system must be built/chosen with the accomodation in mind. This doesn't really require compromises IMO since the things that work best also make for a better system.  In such a case g... 
Can stabilant 22 be used for power cords and vacuum tubes?
I've used St22 on damn near EVERYTHING for about 15 yrs. NEVER a problem. I swear by this stuff. Have fixed so many "broken" things with it too... from computers to cars.  
Can stabilant 22 be used for power cords and vacuum tubes?
I've use St22 on damn near EVERYTHING for about 15 yrs. NEVER a problem. I swear by this stuff. Have fixed so many "broken" things with it to... from computers to cars.  
Is computer audio a bust?
Anyone planning to "bail on computers" and "go back to CDs" REALLY needs to explore using a dedicated server such as Aries, Aurender, Antipodes, Lumin, etc....   
Any suggestion on DAC below $1,500
No doubt the Gustard X20 is the hot ticket at this price level at this time. 
streamer for PWD DAC mkII - tired of a computer and complicated connectivity!
The answer to your prayers:http://www.tweekgeek.com/auralic-aries-mini/ 
Audio advisor and Constellation amplifiers
AA has been around longer than their competitors.  They must be doing something right.