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New DAC to replace bel canto dac 2

I am using a dac 2 between a olive musica and Sophia el34 integrated. My speakers are Merlin vsm-mm with all JPS superconductor cables excpet for a stereovox digital to between the digital section. I have a problem of signal dropout often which is quite annoying. I've changed digital cables with no improvement. I believe it is the dac2 which is extremely sensitive to signal input. I've spoken with the bel canto folks and they acknowledge this is probably so and doubt any faulty equipment. My question is what other dac's do you folks recommend?
jamesw20
cfschneider44
6 posts
 
I use the Bel Canto DAC2 with a Stereovox digital cable and I have never had a problem with signal dropout. I have owned the DAC2 for about 2 years. I am using a Rega Planet as a transport.
arni
313 posts
 
Why not check out Monarchy Audio DIP (digital interface processor) to put in between the Olive and the Dac 2? Vastly improves the digital signal that the Dac 2 would receive, and would solve your problem. Do some research, these things really work wonders.
skipclemmons
17 posts
 
Check to see which DACs work with the Apple Airport Express. Some drop out and some do not. I think it is because of the lack of a clock in the airport express. I read this in the stereophile review. Try one that does not. Also check with Olive. They may know what works best.

BTW, how doe you like the Olive. Can you use it without a DAC. That might make the most sense if it sounds decent.
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