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Re: WaveIO USB to I2S/SPDIF interface
« Reply #20 on: September 15, 2012, 01:07:47 PM »
I like it a lot. It's been my main DAC for over a year now. The S/N ratio probably is not as good as some of the newer DACs though. You can definitely hear the power supply when you turn to about 70% to full volume.
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Re: WaveIO USB to I2S/SPDIF interface
« Reply #21 on: September 15, 2012, 01:08:21 PM »
I would suggest you to buy the Newer Rega DAC. I had a parasound 1100hd and the type of sound is about the same but better.
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Re: WaveIO USB to I2S/SPDIF interface
« Reply #22 on: September 15, 2012, 02:35:47 PM »
Thanks for the info, guys! I may also take a stab at those Metrum Octave (or quad) dacses.

From what I've heard they need modding to sound right and I'm all in for getting my rod wet.
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Re: WaveIO USB to I2S/SPDIF interface
« Reply #23 on: September 15, 2012, 10:09:29 PM »
Quote from: Questhate on July 17, 2012, 09:45:46 PM
Are these transports generally better than most USB inputs? Would it be worth it to get this over, say the $100 USB option on the Schiit DACs?

I can't see why it would be unless the USB input it's replacing is pretty screwed up to begin with.  You're adding at least a whole extra stage so the USB>I2S(maybe)>S/PDIF>I2S>Music has to be better than just USB>I2S>Music.

If you think you're having a problem with jitter does adding even more clocks seem like a good idea?  It's possible, but I have to wonder about the likelihood...
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