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PS Audio Direct Stream
Ozzy,Ted Smith posted these specs for the DS output on the PS Audio forum:Balanced: 2.8V RMS or 8V p-p 300 OhmsUnbalanced: 1.4V RMS or 4V p-p 150 Ohms 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
"I myself am desperate to hear the DHT based Lampi Big7. From what I am getting as feedback, this is the new DAC standard. The lucky 20 people who own one need to stop keeping this secret to themselves." - WisnonThere's one for sale over on Audio ... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Erikminer,You have a very nice room that could benefit from some treatments other than the RoomTunes Tuning Products.Check out:http://www.vicousticusa.com/VN/Musicbroadcast/ProdutoInfo.asp?Id=49 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
If cost was no object for PCM, I would buy an American made DAC with dealers like the Berkeley Alpha Reference. 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Matt,Family comes first.Just want to confirm the 400 hour burn-in on the Aesthetix. 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Matt,Another review of the PS Audio DirectStream was just posted:http://www.audiostream.com/content/ps-audio-directstream-dac 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
"I asked and Steve told me that he sells about 10 OD's a year."I guess if you're only selling 10 units/year, you need to use these forums to drum up business.;-) 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Matt,Maybe you missed the last part of my post, the Berkeley Alpha Reference is now available. If this about the best "Redbook" performance, you need to include the Alpha REF in your test. 
Romulus CD player--
Grannyring,You're a funny guy.My point is very simple, you don't have a Signature Romulus, and have never heard one.Your guess about modding is wrong, Wow, you have a 70 pound preamp, does that make it better than a 40 pound preamp?Problem here is... 
Romulus CD player--
It's nice to read that Grannyring is enjoying his modifiedRomulus, but it's not IMO, a true indication of the Romulus Signature product's performance.First,the his digital card hasn't been changed,next theSignature upgrade includes HRS Nimbus Coup... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
"When I get the Romulus DAC in, it will be for only 24h and I will not have the opportunity to tweak, tube swap or anything - it will just have to stand on its own two feet, as I let the Big6. I will say it like I hear it, as I have all along."Mat... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
DallasJustice has now moved to a DEQX HDP-4. 
Romulus CD player--
"I would never go without a great preamp so the volume would be a waste."Since your Romulus doesn't have a VC, how do you know?I don't care what preamp you're using, less is more. 
Romulus CD player--
Grannyring,Unfortunately, your "Signature" upgrade doesn't allow you to hear how good a Signature Romulus/Pandora sounds with DSD files.BTW, a Romulus/Pandora with the VC needs more than just the .22uf coupling caps. 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Mattnshilp,As per my Aesthetix Romulus/Pandora Signature's owner manual, it needs 400 hours of burn in.