Aqua Acoustics DACs

Being an Ex-dealer for Aqua Acoustics, i can agree with Audio Doctor.

Iv compared both La Scala and Formula. If funds permit obviously the Formula would be the one to go for.

They are inherently very musical piece of hardware that shifts your attention from the electronics and allows you to enjoy the music.

I have the Formula XHD up for sale on Audiogon, It has by far kept up with DACs costing thousands more. The unique aspect of this DAC is that it can be upgraded very easily, Every sub-circuit is isolated and modular. You can literally upgrade power supply boards, Processor board, FPGA and so on. 

I have two friends that own the Formula. One previously owned the LaScala. Have heard many high priced DACS, but the Formula and the Bricasti were the only ones I wished I could have at home. Cheers,
Spencer 

I am also looking at upgrading my DAC and seriously considering the Aqua Acoustics products.    

I have dropped Asian Distribution for Aqua and have our last Formula XHD (Latest Version) in stock this is now posted on Audiogon. It is Almost 40% off Retail. 

aj72
Anyone have experience with the Aqua Formula DAC or Aqua La Scala DAC

Good to see Aqua La Scala using the R2R Multibit chip, the last best one, the PCM1704K. They must have had stocks of them as they are unobtainium now. Good bet they’ll move to discrete R2R Multibit after they run out, like the Aqua Formula uses.

Cheers George