ARCAM rDAC

I haven't heard of it being in distribution yet. My local dealer says it's several weeks away from hitting the stores.

-Bob

I asked my dealer about it today. They called the distributor, who said it was supposed to be here already, but won't be here for a few more weeks. They also said that Arcam is contemplating launching it at CEDIA before they'll allow it to go to dealers. I don't know when CEDIA is, but that may delay it more.

I saw a British forum where a few guys had it already. They said it's better than the CD17 and pretty much on par with the CD37, which is Arcam's top CDP.

The CD37 is an excellent CDP to my ears, so I guess waiting a little longer will be worth it. I'd have pre-ordered the rDAC today, but my wise dealer didn't want to take my money without a definite date and me hearing it.

They're ordering one for me to demo. When that happens or they get official dates, I'll post here.

Thank you for the reply. A dealer told me the same (CEDIA). I thought that was just a escape goat to get rid of me. ANyways, if you sampled it in your system it would be nice if you can comment on the sound.

I am most interested on the sound thru USB as that's where am I heading to implement on mine.

Thanks again

Jason

When it comes in, I'll demo it in the store with my Apple TV (optical only), which will be my main use. They have a laptop with lossless files, so I'm pretty sure I'll demo it with that too. Once I get it home, I'll throw everything at it.

I looked at CEDIA's website, and it takes place at the end of September. I'd rather get my hands on one sooner, but I guess patience is a virtue. I've been waiting forever for a Rega DAC, but I doubt that'll happen anytime soon, regardless of what people tell me.

Kbarkamian,

I haven't heard of a rega planning to have a DAC. Is there a buzz going on if they're going to follow many manufacturer? I think rega is better than arcam. hehehe, it's going to be hard to decide then..