Anyone have any experience with the Gigawork 24/192 upsampling DAC "kit" sold on E-bay?

[gmgraves]

I understand that this DAC sounds better than the Benchmark DAC1. If so, it's certainly a bargain at around $150 including shipping. One thing that bothers me is the lack of an enclosure to put the thing in. While I'm sure that I can come up with something, It would be nice if there were a more complete solution available using this board and power supply. Has anybody tried this DAC? If so, have you compared it to other solutions? What is the consensus about sound quality? Thanks, in advance for any feedback.

 

[JeffH]

No personal experience, but here are some links with hundreds of pages for your reading pleasure

 

http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/digital-line-level/137976-experience-diy-dac.html

 

http://www.pinkfishmedia.net/forum/archive/index.php/t-77490.html

 

http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=78737.0

 

[ctle]

I got a gigawork DAC kit + case for USD$210 from an ebay vendor. Excellent value

Pictures and reviews of this DAC from this link:

http://www.stereo.net.au/forums/showthread.php/16138-My-new-dac/page2

 

[gmgraves]

Can you tell me who the vendor was who sold you the kit + the case? I think $210 is very reasonable for what you get. (Just wish it had LEDs for the incoming sample rate).

 

[ctle]

Hi George,

I purchased the Gigawork DAC a year ago

Gigawork dac & case with the upgraded OPA627AU amps. (USD$210 shipped)

 

The ebay vendor name is Ian Ma

Email: [email protected]