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News about Bel Canto Dac2 Release

Thought I would give members a heads up and print an e-mail
(with permission of BC) I received from Bel Canto inquiring about when update for Dac 1.1 will be ready:

>>>We are coming out with the DAC2 in a couple weeks. The DAC2 is a completely new d/a converter from Bel Canto. It does 24 bit/ 192 kHz upsampling using the very latest hardware in a very sophisticated design. The DAC2 will be available as an upgrade to DAC1 customers for $700. You will need the 1.1 power supply, which costs $150 if you do not. Preliminary listening indicates that the DAC2 comes very close to SACD and DAD in sound, potentially becoming "The Reference". It is THAT good. Please let me know of your intentions as our first run is already
spoken for. <<<

All sounds very good as I have been very happy with Dac 1.1,
and can't wait for reports from the field on Dac 2.

Gunbei, may-be you should have waited on that Kora Dac?
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gunbei
2,327 posts
 
Hi Dekay.

Yeah, who needs all the extra interconnects and PCs. But if I were to ever go back to an integrated, it would have to have tubes. Or something like an Audio Aero Capitole into a tube amp would be nice too.

I still have to decide if it's worth it to get the version 2 upgrade for my DAC1.1 while I also have the Kora Hermes. Tempting, but expensive.
kevziek
323 posts
 
Gunbei,

Why don't you wait until the DAC2 is out at your dealer's. Then take your DAC1.1 and Hermes there and compare. Better yet, if he's a decent dealer, do a take home evaluation with him.
gunbei
2,327 posts
 
Kev, good idea. That would be a fun comparison! Hmmm...I need to find my local Bel Canto dealer now.
playntheblues
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Just order the Bel Canto DAC2, It will ship on the 18th of March. I will let everyone know how it sounds in my system. Guy
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megasam OP
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Guy
Is this your first BC Dac or did you own previous model? I see BC site now has limited info posted about Dac 2, would love to hear your impressions especially if you can compare to previous model.
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