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    Equipment Reviews - EMM Labs DAC2X Digital-to-Analog Converter

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    Nice review. Wish I saw this before I purchased my K03 over there...


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    Quote Originally Posted by socfan12 View Post
    Nice review. Wish I saw this before I purchased my K03 over there...
    Allen...are you not happy with your K-03?
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    Quote Originally Posted by cmalak View Post
    Allen...are you not happy with your K-03?
    Good point, Cyril. I am. Thanks for the reality check!


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    But that's the problems with these reviews! No matter how happy you are, they make you want something else. Like sitting in a restaurant and wanting what the other guy ordered!


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    Quote Originally Posted by socfan12 View Post
    But that's the problems with these reviews! No matter how happy you are, they make you want something else. Like sitting in a restaurant and wanting what the other guy ordered!
    Boy, do I know that feeling
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    Quote Originally Posted by joeinid View Post
    Boy, do I know that feeling

    Me too...My friend's wife always look better than mine.<----Mike ~ Thank you for more smileys
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    I love my DAC2X.

    My DAC search stopped when I found this (thanks to Joe).
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    I love my DAC2X.

    My DAC search stopped when I found this (thanks to Joe).
    Grrr.

    Heard the Emm Labs w Violas driving the Tad Ref 1s at the NY Audio Show. Loved the music they were making.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    I love my DAC2X.

    My DAC search stopped when I found this (thanks to Joe).
    Me too. I love my DAC2X.

    Quote Originally Posted by socfan12 View Post
    Grrr.

    Heard the Emm Labs w Violas driving the Tad Ref 1s at the NY Audio Show. Loved the music they were making.
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    Quote Originally Posted by socfan12 View Post
    Grrr.

    Heard the Emm Labs w Violas driving the Tad Ref 1s at the NY Audio Show. Loved the music they were making.
    Allen. Sell me a K-03 and move up to Emm ~!
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    Quote Originally Posted by BlueMcIntosh View Post
    Allen. Sell me a K-03 and move up to Emm ~!
    Paul,

    Tell Allen to buy my TADs And I'll hook him up with a DAC2X
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    Quote Originally Posted by joeinid View Post
    Paul,

    Tell Allen to buy my TADs And I'll hook him up with a DAC2X
    Allen...Where are you hiding ???

    Paul

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    Throw in the Dag then let's talk!


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    Quote Originally Posted by BlueMcIntosh View Post
    Allen...Where are you hiding ???



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    Quote Originally Posted by socfan12 View Post
    Throw in the Dag then let's talk!
    Hmmmmmmm.

    We could talk
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    Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.

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    I'll email you after the audition if I go.

    Love the new smilies, Mike!


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    And build other fabulous gear - Classe, Bryston, SimAudio, Paradigm, PSB, etc. the one thing about most Canadian gear is that it screams value. That Classe CP800 and CA-M600's are truly exit amps/preamp for many.
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    Classe is not French? ...Well, that too; some French Canadians work there.

    Hey, even Mirage is a Canadian company. ...And Image too. ...And so is PSB Image Series of loudspeakers.

    Italians are good too in speaking of speaker's designs.
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    Quote Originally Posted by NorthStar View Post
    Classe is not French? ...Well, that too; some French Canadians work there.

    Hey, even Mirage is a Canadian company. ...And Image too. ...And so is PSB Image Series of loudspeakers.

    Italians are good too in speaking of speaker's designs.
    I love my Classe gear. It screams value and sounds great. The one thing I've found though, is that their amp/preamp need to be paired together to achieve a whole new level of sonic synergy. That can be said for a lot of brands I know, but I found it particularly true for Classe. The CP800 by itself was just "ok". The 2300 by itself was just "ok". Together they are outstanding.

    P.S. Is Mirage still in business?
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    Mirage, no, not the name, but the people behind (Energy) yes.

    * Some Mirage speakers (Omnipolar) are sold by NewEgg (USA), but they are made in China now, I believe.

    ________________

    I enjoyed that review of the EMM Labs DAC2X.
    And that was also cool the short comparison at the end with the Esoteric K-03 player.
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    Re: Equipment Reviews - EMM Labs DAC2X Digital-to-Analog Converter

    Can you EMM Dac2X owners tell us how long term ownership is with this piece. I am still on my quest for a new CDP / DAC and have yet to make up my mind.

    howie

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    Quote Originally Posted by Howiebrou View Post
    Can you EMM Dac2X owners tell us how long term ownership is with this piece. I am still on my quest for a new CDP / DAC and have yet to make up my mind.

    howie
    Hi Howie,

    I've had my DAC2X since August '12 and added the TSDX at the end of November '12. So for me that's a long time to keep something. I really like how it sounds and have no plans on selling it. I might add another dac at some point but for the investment, it's great.
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    Re: Equipment Reviews - EMM Labs DAC2X Digital-to-Analog Converter

    I got mine in December 2012 and love it. I'm always open to new advances, but my gut says that it might be a while before anything is appreciably better.
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    Quote Originally Posted by joeinid View Post
    Hi Howie,

    I've had my DAC2X since August '12 and added the TSDX at the end of November '12. So for me that's a long time to keep something. I really like how it sounds and have no plans on selling it. I might add another dac at some point but for the investment, it's great.
    Wow Joe, are you alright?

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    Quote Originally Posted by bzr View Post
    Wow Joe, are you alright?
    Hi Kev,

    My flu is over and I feel much better now.
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    Quote Originally Posted by joeinid View Post
    Hi Howie,

    I've had my DAC2X since August '12 and added the TSDX at the end of November '12. So for me that's a long time to keep something

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    Didnt I see you have/had one for sale up on the Gon recently? Change in the air already? Details please.

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    I love my DAC2X.

    My DAC search stopped when I found this (thanks to Joe).
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    Re: Equipment Reviews - EMM Labs DAC2X Digital-to-Analog Converter

    I think Mike's main goal is vinyl. He's getting into a new TT and cart and I think he's hooked big time.
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    Quote Originally Posted by radioactive View Post
    Didnt I see you have/had one for sale up on the Gon recently? Change in the air already? Details please.
    Yes, Joe is correct. I'm investing heavily into vinyl. Nothing at all wrong with the DAC2X. It's one of the best DAC's on the market.
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    Good luck with the sale Mike. What will you use to run your CAPS server through? Or are you not worrying about that right now and enjoying the other (vinyl) side?
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    Is the firmware upgrade available yet? I want to hear the sonic improvement before I sell. 8k. I agree. It is a wonderful dac.

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    I heard from my dealer that it is finished now. It is for the Meitner though. I still await to get it. Hope for some nice SQ upgrades

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    Quote Originally Posted by Buch73 View Post
    I heard from my dealer that it is finished now. It is for the Meitner though. I still await to get it. Hope for some nice SQ upgrades


    I've not been able to get any further update, but as of a couple weeks ago the firmware updates for both MA-1 and DAC2X would be released "any day now".
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rayooo View Post
    I've not been able to get any further update, but as of a couple weeks ago the firmware updates for both MA-1 and DAC2X would be released "any day now".
    Pm me. I can provide the link.

    It may do dsd 128. Will test tomorrow. Excellent sonic upgrade.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kevalin View Post
    Pm me. I can provide the link.

    It may do dsd 128. Will test tomorrow. Excellent sonic upgrade.
    Thanks! I got the links yesterday and managed to get the MA-1 updated this morning. all good so far...having a listen now. I wasn't expecting DSD 128, did this get added?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rayooo View Post
    Thanks! I got the links yesterday and managed to get the MA-1 updated this morning. all good so far...having a listen now. I wasn't expecting DSD 128, did this get added?
    From what I've heard this update does not include DSD128 support, which is still expected in a later release.

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    This is correct. 24/384 and 128dsd is later this year. Also free upgrade.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kevalin View Post
    This is correct. 24/384 and 128dsd is later this year. Also free upgrade.
    Thanks! Great news!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    . It's (the EMM LABS DAC 2X ) one of the best DAC's on the market.
    this was from a couple years ago..... would like folks opinion - is this still true, or has time passed them by?

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    No DSD128 and above right?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rayooo View Post
    No DSD128 and above right?
    From their website: "The DAC2X also supports true DSD streaming over USB." looks like this is the extent of it and I'm told more is coming
    (DSD2x; DSD4X ) but no confirmation yet or as to when and apparently volume control...

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    Can you please share the applications of all these devices?
    Also from where i can get their specifications details?
    What are their full hardware details?

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    Welcome to the forum PerrenApte, thank you for joining.
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    Quote Originally Posted by PerrenApte View Post
    Can you please share the applications of all these devices?
    Also from where i can get their specifications details?
    What are their full hardware details?
    Welcome to AudioShark! Their website has details on the EMM Labs DAC2X.

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    Quote Originally Posted by audio.bill View Post
    Welcome to AudioShark! Their website has details on the EMM Labs DAC2X.
    Hardware details on the design are available at the EMM website, basically a concept of three FPGAs instead of a standard DAC chip. Wicked good stuff.

    Does anyone have details yet on the DAC2X replacement to be announced at CES?


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    I bought a 2nd hand Emm Labs DAC2X, the serial number is 5409. I am wondering it is a fraud, as I can not upgrade the software. I called Emm Labs couple days ago and I was told it is a DAC2. Somebody might punched the "X" on the name plate.

    Anybody can tell me it is a DAC2 or DAC2X by the serial number? so I can take my money back from that guy.

    I also want to buy a fibreglass cable for SACD. Can anybody please tell me where I can buy it and the price

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    Welcome to the forum Jake, thank you for joining.
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    Re: Equipment Reviews - EMM Labs DAC2X Digital-to-Analog Converter

    Quote Originally Posted by Jake View Post
    I bought a 2nd hand Emm Labs DAC2X, the serial number is 5409. I am wondering it is a fraud, as I can not upgrade the software. I called Emm Labs couple days ago and I was told it is a DAC2. Somebody might punched the "X" on the name plate.

    Anybody can tell me it is a DAC2 or DAC2X by the serial number? so I can take my money back from that guy.

    I also want to buy a fibreglass cable for SACD. Can anybody please tell me where I can buy it and the price
    Hi Jake, welcome to AudioShark! Since you've already checked the serial number with EMM Labs directly and they confirmed that it's actually a DAC2 (not DAC2X) I would take that as a definitive response. If it was represented as being a DAC2X then EMM Labs' response should be all you need to pursue the seller to refund your money and hopefully they'll agree to do so. If not depending upon how you paid it sounds like you'd have a valid claim for a refund from PayPal. As far as the glass cable for SACD according to the EMM Labs website it's the EMM Optilink which is a proprietary cable and would be sourced from them or one of their authorized dealers. Good luck and let us know how this turns out but I certainly hope you're able to get a full refund on your purchase including shipping cost.

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