barkerpusa Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Anyone heard any news on the rumoured Berkeley converter? Seems to be a long time coming and there are a lot of alternatives out there now. I'm not in any mad rush to get anything new as I'm currently using a Lynx AES16 and woud love to hear anything that could beat the Lynx. Link to comment
fjmcsu Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I recently purchased BADA and in talking to Mr Ritter at BAD he stated that the USB>AES interface would be ready late January with product on sale in February.This information was sent to me within the last couple of weeks! thanks Francisco Link to comment
jfkbike Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Did they show any prototypes at CES or T.H.E. show? Link to comment
fjmcsu Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Mr Ritter did not mention any showing of the device and I have not seen it in my perusals. thanks Francisco Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Berkeley didn't show a prototype at THE Show although it did share a room with Auraliti. The above mentioned timeline is exactly what I've heard as well. This unit is much more than a USB to AES converter. One reason the release is taking longer than everyone hoped is the engineer (Michael "Pflash" Pflaumer) has incredibly high standards. Berkeley could have released an inferior product many months ago, but decided to perfect the product far beyond the average converter. I'm looking forward to the release of this product. Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
Elprior Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Hi Chris, >> This unit is much more than a USB to AES converter. What do you mean ? Extra features or "just" sota implementation ? Thanks, Elp Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Berkeley is shooting for state of the art design by addressing issues that affect sound quality. It's all based on very solid engineering and backed up by what is heard with ears. I don't want to steal any thunder and say much more. Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
fjmcsu Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Now that February is done, any news on the BAD converter supposedly due out this month. I read on another forum that it was being held pending iTunes 11 release? thanks Francisco Link to comment
barkerpusa Posted February 28, 2011 Author Share Posted February 28, 2011 As yet there is still no news after people in the know stated it would be ready in January and for sale in February. Losing patience and may well go with another option. Link to comment
Part-Time Audiophile Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I got a note from Michael Ritter last week saying that they were on target for release this month (March). No update on what that might or might not include. Scot Hull Part-Time Audiophile Link to comment
Part-Time Audiophile Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Dealers should be getting their announcements w/i the next couple of weeks -- the units are finished. Pricing is still TBD, but expect "expensive", but still less than $2k. Scot Hull Part-Time Audiophile Link to comment
davidR Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Get yourself a Wavelength Wavelink HS, Empirical Audio Off-Ramp 4, or Soniceweld Diverter and don't look back (or wait). These are top of the heap interfaces. david is hear[br]http://www.tuniverse.tv Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Hi David - Good things come to those who wait :~) I recommend people listen to all components before purchasing. The new Berkeley unit is much more than a simple interface converter. Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
sniper Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Hi Chris, could be very promising the new Berkeley interface, anyway under the radar I have the Mytek Digital DAC 192 DSD too with fw/usb. Can you tell me a little more about the Berkeley interface, is a usb interface only, it's not a DAC? Any opinion about the Mytek? Thank you Kind regards Stefano Link to comment
4est Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 You are a tease! Forrest: Win10 i9 9900KS/GTX1060 HQPlayer4>Win10 NAA DSD>Pavel's DSC2.6>Bent Audio TAP> Parasound JC1>"Naked" Quad ESL63/Tannoy PS350B subs<100Hz Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Not trying to tease, just trying to make sure CA readers have as much information as possible :~) Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
4est Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 The tease was your alluding to it being more, but not saying what! Forrest: Win10 i9 9900KS/GTX1060 HQPlayer4>Win10 NAA DSD>Pavel's DSC2.6>Bent Audio TAP> Parasound JC1>"Naked" Quad ESL63/Tannoy PS350B subs<100Hz Link to comment
Part-Time Audiophile Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 It's gonna be a monster. Scot Hull Part-Time Audiophile Link to comment
jacobacci Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Just saw this: http://audiograb.wordpress.com/2011/03/18/sneak-berkeley-audio-usb-spdif-converters-are-finished/ Now I'm really curious Rudi Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 I wouldn't say this unit is going to be overbuilt. It's got a built-in linear power supply and all the other key items of a well built component. Software is not required as the post suggests. Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
Part-Time Audiophile Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 I meant "overbuilt" in the sense that the parts are going to be of higher-quality-than-average. Whether or not that this is "necessary" will, most probably, be a judgment call. Should be quite a machine. Hopefully, the performance will be commensurate to the cost and the be at least on par with (but hopefully better than) the offerings from the high-end competitors it out-prices. Time will tell. I heard a rumor (unconfirmed) that the unit will sport the Streamlength code (from Gordon Rankin's Wavelength company). Can anyone confirm or deny? Scot Hull Part-Time Audiophile Link to comment
Part-Time Audiophile Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Looks like they're ready for order. Price: $1695. Info should be on the website in "about a week". Scot Hull Part-Time Audiophile Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Here's a link to additional information. http://www.computeraudiophile.com/content/Berkeley-Audio-Design-Announces-Alpha-USB-Asynchronous-Interface Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
Part-Time Audiophile Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I really need to hit your homepage more often, Chris. ;-) Scot Hull Part-Time Audiophile Link to comment
Audio_ELF Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Chris, can you not lock threads like this which have really run their course, with a link to the new relevant thread left at the end? Eloise --- ...in my opinion / experience... While I agree "Everything may matter" working out what actually affects the sound is a trickier thing. And I agree "Trust your ears" but equally don't allow them to fool you - trust them with a bit of skepticism. keep your mind open... But mind your brain doesn't fall out. Link to comment
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