Denafrips R2R DAC (plays 512 DSD) reviewed as giant killer

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1 hour ago, JamesBardsley said:

Fair enough. But they say the jolt of electricity involved in the off/on process can be worse than leaving it on, on balance.

Depending on the equipment.

I am not sure if I understand your concern about capacitor replacement. It is a simple task for most any technician. I'd be more concerned about the quantity of them. They appear to be Elna Silmic. You could research their longevity if you feel the need.

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Does anyone have a pic or a link to the new board?

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On 8/20/2019 at 4:43 AM, matthias said:

 

Comparings DACs with the same server is like comparing cartridges with the same turntable.

According to the Source First principle the server or turntable is much more important for the SQ than the DAC or cartridge.

So one can save money with buying a very good server and a less expensive DAC.

 

Matt

 

Really? The source first principle included the entire turntable and did not separate the platter assembly from the cartridge IIRC. I can see how one might think a transport is equal to a DAC in relevance, but not that a better transport could offset a poorer DAC.