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Berkeley Audio Alpha DAC Series II and Alpha USB

I am very very close to buying the above combination. I have decided to go this route vs. changing my CDP. I noticed there hasn't been any posts on the Berkeley since last last year. By now I am guessing a few more people may have bought the units or those that have them have had time to really form an opinion on them.

Before I take the leap it would be great to hear from any owners and people who have had sufficent audition time with them.
jmjohnson
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audiofreak32
281 posts
 
You are doing your hi-res files a disservice using a USB connection at all. What does this unit cost? A LINN Akurate DS would be a better choice I think.
pawel8
11 posts
 
I still have Alpha DAC series 2.
I do not want any USB interface with external power supply therefore my selection is above mentioned Soulution 590,Stello U3,V-link 192 and possibly Audiophileo.
Wireworld cables are very good choice.
The person I sold Alpha USB has Berkeley Alpha DAC1 and says that the sound he is getting is excellent when used in combination.
jmjohnson OP
26 posts
 
Just bought the Alpha USB, will be running it into the 96/24 input of my Resolution Audio OPUS 21 CDP for a while. Have been prepping the mac mini, reimporting CDS as AIFF and lossless, loading PureMusic etc. Expect to get the Series 2 DAC later in a few months.

Thanks again for the input.
kevin5236
4 posts
 
Jmjohnson,

I am installing an Alpha USB and I lost the drivers for Win 7! Can I pay you a decent amount to burn a copy of the drivers for me via an image file then to disc and then send the disc over to me? I contacted Berkeley and they are on holiday until Septemer! I NEED these drivers ASAP! Any help out there would be appreciated...

THANKS!

Kevin
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