Any thoughts on Mark Levinson No. 585.5 Integrated amp

Mike said:
Doesn’t Jock’s Diablo have an internal DAC?


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Yes the Diablo 300 is with the DAC. I'm just wondering if my Lumin T2 needs to be in the path. Since I'm not using a preamp to amp any more I can use the Cardas XLR cable from the Lumin T2 to Diablo 300 inputs.. But, I would be bypassing the added DAC of the Diablo. Or I can use one of the audio outs from the T2 to the DAC of the Diablo. And have the T2 set to bypass any processing as I do now to the NAD M12. What would you suggest Mike?
 
Darrel said:
Yes the Diablo 300 is with the DAC. I'm just wondering if my Lumin T2 needs to be in the path. Since I'm not using a preamp to amp any more I can use the Cardas XLR cable from the Lumin T2 to Diablo 300 inputs.. But, I would be bypassing the added DAC of the Diablo. Or I can use one of the audio outs from the T2 to the DAC of the Diablo. And have the T2 set to bypass any processing as I do now to the NAD M12. What would you suggest Mike?
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USB out from T2 to Diablo DAC. XLR from T2 to XLR input of Diablo. Have two DAC’s to choose from.


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You’ll love Diablo 300. Congrats on scoring one of the best integrated amps on the market.
 
Mike said:
USB out from T2 to Diablo DAC. XLR from T2 to XLR input of Diablo. Have two DAC’s to choose from.


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Agree, unless it’s a concern with budget.


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Thanks KZHTOO. I may have to change my photo to match yours. :D Most Diablo 300s I've seen on the market and here are sold without the DAC. That was a incentive to pay more.

Ed, thank you for worrying about any budget. I have several USB cables to play with. I'll need about 1.5-2.0 meters to run from the T2. I have a rather inexpensive generic cable that will serve for a very short term.

I should have the piece in house by this coming weekend.
 
Darrel said:
Thanks KZHTOO. I may have to change my photo to match yours. :D Most Diablo 300s I've seen on the market and here are sold without the DAC. That was a incentive to pay more.
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I’ve never tried the internal DAC, but reportedly it is very good. I’ll be interested in your findings regarding Diablo internal DAC vs. T2’s internal DAC.
 
kzhtoo said:
I’ve never tried the internal DAC, but reportedly it is very good. I’ll be interested in your findings regarding Diablo internal DAC vs. T2’s internal DAC.
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Had a chance to audition both DACs and I had a very slight preference for the T2 DAC vs the Diablo internal DAC. But it's strictly a matter of taste. I thought the T2 sounded, umm...fatter? Kind of like a steak that has a little more marbling throughout vs one that's a little more lean? I can't put it into words very well I guess. If I heard them side-by-side again I could possibly change my mind. Obviously, they're both outstanding DACs.
 
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