VALAB NOS Reclocking USB DAC with the independent external power supply.  I decided to purchase a Metrum Octave mkII.   I have only hooked it up to insure it works perfectly after arriving.   The unit has USB, Coax and Toslink inputs.  The sound is very natural right out of the box.  I'm...

Has anyone tried this DAC? It seems to be the only commercially available portable (i.e.small, self-contained and battery-powered) NOS DAC out there: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Non-Oversampling-DAC-TDA1543-DIR9001-96kHz-SPDIF-Coax-Optical-9V-NiMH-charger-/200858459050? I am considering using it...

Hi All,   I'm new to posting  here, but i'm already a long time lurker. I'm not really into headphones because of the headphones. I love to feel bass and hear stage dimensions, but sometimes headphones are the only option with a family. I can't live without music either.   I will be...

Hi guys, Looking for a "vintage" PCDP. Would prefer NOS, but those are extremely rare, so just plain ol' used is fine. ALO is selling NOS D-25 Discman. Excellent. To me, the price is quite fine for what it is. I've contacted a guy who is selling a very old D-20 Discman (made in 1988)...

Since getting my audio mirror DAC d1 I have become a NOS Dac fan but I want to upgrade to a reference quality NOS dac. I was wondering about these two that fit my price range.    I have never run tubes in my system but I love my current audio mirror so I am considering it.   What do you...