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In the Forum: Didital Things
In the Thread: Digi Redux; Drive 1 transport and iDAT-44+ DAC
Post Subject: Now that you mention itPosted by Paul S on: 9/29/2007
Romy, you mentioned the output separately and John Wright also puts great emphasis on what he calls the "analog" part of the DAC. I haven't even taken the cover off the thing yet, but the way the power supply is implemented is so simple, it plays directly into my plan to use a battery to power the thing. I have the battery but they sent me the wrong charger, so I am waiting for the right charger to try this out. I have the leads and adaptors made up, ready to go when the right charger gets here.
Like I said, at this point the difference in the sound as the thing warms up and stabilizes is very great; it is the difference between the more typical annoying digital and very attractive, interesting sound. Warmed up and stabalized, the noise drops off altogether and the sound becomes very "organic".
I don't understand about "clock" functions, but John certainly does, and as I understand it the "clock" in these things is all-pervasive, meaning that the system responds to just one clock rather than being "confused" by several time signatures. If that sounds ignorant, mea culpa.
Best regards,
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