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choose a DAC to complete my system


acoustic zen silver reference ii XLR interconnect
Cardas Clear speaker cable
wireworld platinum usb cable
Focal Electra 1038 be II
Pass labs X350.5
Pass labs Xp10 pre
Oppo BDP-105
PC computer

i'm not happy about the sound i'm getting
i'm not sure why.
maybe it's better to replace the PRE ?
maybe to get Apple computer to replace the PC?

for DAC i though about one of those:
Luxman DA-06 (Japan model cost $3000 but i don't know if it will work in the US? Japan using 100V
Meitner Audio MA-1 , found 6 month old.

or other models?

Thanks
pelo911
pelo911 OP
46 posts
 
i listen to Sting live in Berlin BlueRay from the OPPO

sound great !!!
i guess my problem is when i play music from the computer.

on the CES show
the plug the Focal 1038 to Devialet D-Premier and Crystal Cable and play music from ipad (not sure how)
it was much much better then the sound i'm getting.
audioengr
3,282 posts
 
"The reason that I mentioned trying a different cable is that every time I put a silver cable between an amp and preamp, I don't like it."

That is because you are buying the wrong cables. The silver metallurgy and care in assembly is critical. Most silver cables have broken crystal lattice, so they sound harsh. I used to manufacture and sell silver cables.

Steve N.
Empirical Audio
rlwainwright
1,904 posts
 
OnHwy61 is absolutely spot-on, your speaker placement is your real problem. That and the multitude of hard, reflecting surfaces in your room. You should not spend another dime on gear until you get your speakers/room tamed...

-RW-
pelo911 OP
46 posts
 
i'm moving to a new house soon
then i will place everything like i want to (and need to)

today i got a very good offer for Scala Utopia
i can sell my 1038.

do you think it's a good upgrade?
my AMP and pre are good match to the Scala?
sandstone
358 posts
 
Pelo911, looks like you're getting similar advice on your other threads as well regarding adverse effects of your room setup. I know it's hard to resist, but it may be better (and less costly) to wait until moving into your new place and getting a better layout before actually deciding on gear changes. In the meantime, I'm sure folks here can continue to offer some good options to consider.

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