muel Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 It is no small decision to spend this kind of money on a DAC. We don't always have a chance to hear for comparison and even more rare is to hear how it sounds with your own system. I finally bought the Bel Canto 3.5mkII with all the options along with one of the first REFlinks as soon as they came out. This was after hearing Paul's and later having a conversation with him about all the DAC's he tried. I had been through half a dozen or so myself and finally got tired of messing around listening to DAC's instead of music. I am lucky that I have gotten to know some folks with experience and who have similar tastes and opinions! When you find these people you have to just take the leap and trust that you won't be disappointed. For me, Paul is one of those people! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A1UC Posted November 18, 2014 Author Share Posted November 18, 2014 Well said , I trusted Paul's experience also and ended up with a nice product . The combination with the NBS and VRD's are pure magic . I can now sit bake and enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Well said , I trusted Paul's experience also and ended up with a nice product . The combination with the NBS and VRD's are pure magic . I can now sit bake and enjoy. What is baking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul79 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 (edited) Thanks guys.... Happy to help, and you are always a joy Cameron. Rodney..... Well you're ok too I guess Edited November 19, 2014 by paul79 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul79 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 You know, that thing your wife does in the kitchen and the whole house smells good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A1UC Posted November 19, 2014 Author Share Posted November 19, 2014 Well said , I trusted Paul's experience also and ended up with a nice product . The combination with the NBS and VRD's are pure magic . I can now sit bake and enjoy. What is baking Music always sounds better when you bake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muel Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 ...I am lucky that I have gotten to know some folks with experience and who have similar tastes and opinions! When you find these people you have to just take the leap and trust that you won't be disappointed. For me, Paul is one of those people! Craig is one of these people too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A1UC Posted November 19, 2014 Author Share Posted November 19, 2014 (edited) Craigs a meanie lol. All kidding aside Craig and Paul are both good guys Edited November 19, 2014 by A1UC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Well said , I trusted Paul's experience also and ended up with a nice product . The combination with the NBS and VRD's are pure magic . I can now sit bake and enjoy. What is baking Music always sounds better when you bake Do you mean music sounds better when you get baked? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A1UC Posted November 19, 2014 Author Share Posted November 19, 2014 (edited) . Edited November 19, 2014 by A1UC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A1UC Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share Posted November 21, 2014 (edited) Purchased some DSD64 Unreal just gets better Edited November 21, 2014 by A1UC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Although I love my Havana NOS dac, this one is on my radar. A1UC, I can imagine that you have a fine sounding system. Shakey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A1UC Posted November 23, 2014 Author Share Posted November 23, 2014 (edited) Although I love my Havana NOS dac, this one is on my radar. A1UC, I can imagine that you have a fine sounding system. Shakey Yeah its sounds real good , I like it Edited November 24, 2014 by A1UC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnysal Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 (edited) DAC tech is moving rather fast and constantly IMHO, The last time I bought in it seemed to have been "peaking" no real new topologies, etc. just increases in clock speed, etc. so I jumped in a bought a decent pro-quality DAC. I have stayed on the sidelines since then, afraid to buy in and miss the next, best thing. Glad you guys are enjoying your purchases and I am fascinated to hear about them. I will perhaps stay on the sidelines a while longer before buying anything new though, there do seem to be real advances coming to the fore that might make for an audible difference significant enough to make me open my wallet again. I liked some of the DACs I saw building discrete analog D to A and output sections, I started seeing those about 8 years ago and liked the idea (was it Lavry, Weiss or Meitner who first did that?). I have my eye on the Shiit Gungnir and for less than $1,000 it seems a screaming bargain. Regards, Tony Edited November 24, 2014 by sunnysal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muel Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 I really liked my Bel Canto DAC3.5VB MKII. I bought this after being unsatisfied with the W4S... Albeit, the Bel Canto was way more costly. Curious to hear the 3.7 for sure... Bel Canto will upgrade the 3.5 to a 3.7 for $500. I'm hoping to send mine in soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul79 Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Not a bad price for an upgrade, considering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muel Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Not a bad price for an upgrade, considering. Don't really know until the money is spent. I'll be surprised if it isn't a decent upgrade though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul79 Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 When I had the original MKI DAC3.5, I sent it in for the MKII upgrade. It was subtle, but I liked the upgrade. Better inner detail and focus. It was $500 also I believe.... In MKI clothing, the DAC was already excellent though! I think the 3.7 will put it in Femto territory with their own clock, so this should be much more obvious improvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 (edited) Black fridays deals at wyred... 20% off until sunday. Wondering if Auralic could match that... Edited November 27, 2014 by Schu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A1UC Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 Thats like expecting red lobster to have a sale when Mc Donald's does [emoji14] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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