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Bel Canto DAC-1

Has anyone out there in music lover land heard the new Bel Canto upsampling DAC-1? If so, what did you think of the quality/character of music played through it? An all-in-one jitter reduction, digital upsampling, and DA conversion "black box" is an enticing prospect. Thanks.
garfish
garfish OP
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Thanks Snook2. Do you happen to know whether or not that loud popping sound is a characteristic of the DAC-1, or was somthing wrong with the one you had? Did you talk to Bel Canto about it? BTW, I have a Muse Model 2 that can be up-graded to the 296 (I think). I really appreciate the warning re: the Bel Canto DAC-1. It sounds like they have some "bugs" to work out of an otherwise excellent sounding DAC.
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snook2
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Garfish, I have a Muse model 8 transport and the Bel Canto. The people from Muse said this problem can't be alleviated because of it's make. The Muse 296 won't cause this problem according Muse. It's probably best to contact Ken at Muse to give you the best info. he knows the Bel canto Dac. Good Luck!
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snook2
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Innhitman have you had this problem with the Bel Canto. I am referring to the loud pop when skipping from track to track at higher volumes.
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