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Uprgrading my Metrum Octave DAC

I currently have a Metrum Octave DAC with an audiphileo-2 feeding it. I'm thinking of auditioning some other DACs in the sub $3000 range to replace it. I would prefer to have a one box solution, so am considering:

the Ayre QB-9 or maybe a wavelength Brick

Has anyone compared either of these to the Octave, or have any other suggestions?
linaeum66
linaeum66 OP
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In other matters, does anyone have any DAC suggestions?
mccance
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01-02-13: Linaeum66
In other matters, does anyone have any DAC suggestions?

Linaeum,

I very much apologize for the thread hijack. Didn't intend to do it and won't discuss the "other topic" any further with Steve on this thread.

I have the Octave with a Audiophilleo driving it. Just like you. I would not try to improve it unless I could demo the pieces in my own system for a few days at a time. I find reviews to be almost useless, unless they are way negative, then it's pretty safe to stay away.

Personally, I would like to try Steve's OR5 via SPDIF into the Octave, if I was to try anything. But this would not solve your two-box issue.

RM
audioengr
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Matt - you can convert all of your FLAC files to .wav using dbpoweramp on PC or XLD on Mac.

Steve N.
Empirical Audio
lewinskih01
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Hello Linaeum. Was wondering what you ended up with and why. I'm looking into pulling the trigger on a USB to S/PDIF converter for my Metrum Octave in the next couple of months, and the Audiophilleo is among the top 3 in my list, so interested in your findings.
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