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What are these worth, and what can I sell them for?
@ebm pretty pretty funny.  
Newbie needs HELP!
Yeah I’ve decided to go with the Wyred 4 Sound Recovery for $149 from the manufacturer (via Amazon) I  feel it’s an easy choice, if half the reviews are legit. Ha. Thx for your recco. I gotta good feeling about it, and as you pointed out, it also ... 
Newbie needs HELP!
@david_ten   Thx for pointing me to a reclocker, which I’ve heard before but without your direct and clear explanation/benefit. I’ll check your recco’s for compatibility and I assume they provide their own power AND enuf power for the dac as well?... 
Newbie needs HELP!
Absolutely helps. I’m just frankly amazed that this seemingly simple issue is this friggin complicated. Ha. Thx so much for your knowledgeable input. Cheers,  Mike 
Newbie needs HELP!
@courant. One thing I truly hope I’m just not seeing- how can I use that power bank w my set-up ( iPhone 7 >Apple USB-C (camera adapter). USB-C output > dac usb input, & lightening charge cable>USB hub ( which now I’m using a standard... 
Newbie needs HELP!
Oh yes. I believe you are correct Sir & that item should do the trick. Really appreciate your input & help. Thx very much. Cheers, Mike 
My big DAC dilemma
Peachtree Audio Dac itX. Don’t be fooled by it’s extremely reasonable cost (about $500). This dac performs WAAAY beyond  its price point. You wanna talk about musicality? Oh yeah in spades. You’ll be grinning like a fool. And excellent build quali... 
Newbie needs HELP!
Thx but I’m EXTREMELY elated w my Peachtree dac; it’s analog(vinyl like) sound is phenomenal.  I was skeptical reading the unanimously fawning reviews, but happily surprised to find them to be absolutely true & accurate. The Peachtree  Dac itX... 
Newbie needs HELP!
MEL- Interesting info. This message from Peachtree might shed some light for you:Mike -Since the XMOS USB circuit in the DAC•iT X draws its power from the USB bus, a powered USB hub needs to be used when connecting to the iPhone. (Sorry I failed t... 
Newbie needs HELP!
@melbguyobe. Thx for your reply but no, I’m not trying to charge my phone. My phone doesn’t provide enuf power for the dac and I need a powered usb hub to do so. I’ve been using the charging port of the Apple camera C USB adapter which allows the ... 
Airist Audio discrete R-2R DAC, at an unbelievable $350!!!!!
Thx George. I believe you are correct w my ol dac being delta sigma and as I don’t believe the files I import are pcm or dsd(not actually sure) I think I’ll pass on this r2r for now, tempting as it is. Appreciate your input. Cheers, Mike 
Airist Audio discrete R-2R DAC, at an unbelievable $350!!!!!
Thx George. JDS Labs current ol dac.  
Airist Audio discrete R-2R DAC, at an unbelievable $350!!!!!
Would this dac provide a substantial audible improvement over my OL DAC; (using w/ Stax cans and Stax 313 solid state amp). My music source is iTunes files over Iphone 7; primarily live soundboards. Thx for your help.  
Where can I buy a Stax amp power converter?
Thx E. You may be right. I know for sure some Stax are internally switchable as you indicate, but the seller advised me not on this model; tho whether he’s correct or not I have no idea. Like you say- it may just take some knowledge to make the ch... 
Where can I buy a Stax amp power converter?
Imhififan-Thx very much. The 500 watt looks like it should work fine from reviews. Appreciate your help.