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Length of digital cable?
We found that the shorter the better if the cable is well designed. I use 40cm, it is astoundingly detailed and tonally very accurate.. 
Review: Concert Fidelity DAC-040 DA converter
Sorry, not gold pins! Getting muddled! 
Expensive cables/connector and solder
Yes, Timrhu is correct, and this is audible! 
Review: Concert Fidelity DAC-040 DA converter
Hello all,To further experiences with Tubes used in the DAC040, I have recently been using Nos Tesla ECC802s, in both the DAC & CF 080LSX2 Pre-amplifier. Teajay, I know you also use this Pre, so do try this pair, and even the Tesla's in DAC on... 
Entreq Silver Tellus grounding/earthing system
Thank you Spirit, very kind. I was mostly trying to asses wether signal or Chassis gnd were referenced, or both, and have clarity now;-) I respect that the material is kept protected with these devices, I know I would for sure..Best Rgds,Paul. 
Entreq Silver Tellus grounding/earthing system
Greetings Gents..The question I have is what is in that box??? Any thoughts apart from what is listed above? I am visiting a friend tomorrow near north London who also has the Entreq, so will investigate further then, he is also a convert, and the... 
Worlds best DAC
I couldn't agree more Agear, the are some longer term DAC's that still and always will make music! 
Redbook CD Is Not Dead
Charles,Yes, thanks, CF are one of a number of manufacturers determined to seek the absolute potential of the RBCD format, for which they regularly gain much praise for at shows. There are some great selections listed also, some of which I will hu... 
Review: Concert Fidelity DAC-040 DA converter
You are welcome, good luck with the search, and do try nos 12BH7, simply wonderful.. Your cable should do well, I have not used these myself, but i'm sure that it will be doing a good job. The calmness you mention is vital, I search for un-hysteri... 
Redbook CD Is Not Dead
Good discussion gents. With regard to whether CD is dead or very much alive, it all depends on where you view the statistics from: Sales are lower than historical figures, downloads are up by a huge margin, so some will therefore proclaim CD as pa... 
Review: Concert Fidelity DAC-040 DA converter
Hello Lyd4711,Thank you. Mullard 6Ca4 is good as rectifier, I have tried several, but each time Mr Mullard just fits. I use this in pre 080 also.12AU7There are some really good sounding tubes out there, and I agree, sifting through anecdotal evide... 
digital cable length
FWIW, I just swapped from a 1.4 meter to 0.4 meter 75ohm interconnect between CDP and DAC, and there is a considerable improvement to my ears, and others i must add. If you can possibly keep them as short as Al has already suggested, I'd wholehear... 
Review: Concert Fidelity DAC-040 DA converter
Hi Lyd4711,That is great to hear, I know you will enjoy many fine hours of pure music!Best Regards,Paul. 
Review: Concert Fidelity DAC-040 DA converter
Thanks Teajay, I'll check them out.. 
Review: Concert Fidelity DAC-040 DA converter
Hi Teajay & All,Glad to hear that you got to test the BD DAC recently, also to hear that you consider the improvements to be an evolution of the standard model. I agree that night and day is not a good term, as you say the standard dac is extr...