I've just fried my MDAC
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Just seen your post on the MDAC thread - sorry to hear this 
I've noticed that if I so much as brush the power cord for the MDAC whilst fiddling with something else at the back of my HiFi it causes the MDAC to power-off and reboot. Hopefully mine won't go the same way yours has!
I've noticed that if I so much as brush the power cord for the MDAC whilst fiddling with something else at the back of my HiFi it causes the MDAC to power-off and reboot. Hopefully mine won't go the same way yours has!Space is the Place
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Wahay! He does have a use! (j/k, nice gesture item)
Cereal Killer
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Nice service there Mark. Impressive
Paul, You've probably just been kicked of his Christmas card list, and i doubt he'd send to C*****n just in case it never came back
The W4S is in many ways comparable to the MDAC: if you add a better power section and async 24/192 USB, you have a similar machine. The extra cash buys you a little more finesse sonically, but both the W4S and Audiolab are dynamic Sabre designs.
By all means give me a bell in the morning if you want to check it out: like I said, the postage is on you, but I don't need any form of security other than a swipe of your credit or debit card. No charge for the loan: that's just the way we roll over here in fun-loving computer audio land.
We have demonstrator Metrum, Blacknote, Burson, W4S and Antelope DACs out for evaulation (don't ask for a go on the Rubicon yet), but you're welcome to borrow anything back at base that's not booked out this month. What are forums for?!
By all means give me a bell in the morning if you want to check it out: like I said, the postage is on you, but I don't need any form of security other than a swipe of your credit or debit card. No charge for the loan: that's just the way we roll over here in fun-loving computer audio land.
We have demonstrator Metrum, Blacknote, Burson, W4S and Antelope DACs out for evaulation (don't ask for a go on the Rubicon yet), but you're welcome to borrow anything back at base that's not booked out this month. What are forums for?!
Cereal Killer
432
Ooo spoil yourself and try the Zodiac Gold/PSU.
Cereal Killer
432
I noticed you've still got the PowerDAC on your hit list of DAC's. Its been discontinued now and IIRC theres no more in the UK? So Paul Benge tells me anyhow...
Yeh - great shame. There is rumoured to be a replacement in the pipeline. A dealer was advertising a demonstrator on eBay last month - don't know if it sold.
Building a whole system that runs off-grid is really interesting: ie, battery-powered transport + Red Wine/MSB DAC (or other USB-powered converter) + Red Wine/Econote/SLAP-juiced KingRex power amp. You can even slot in the battery-driven Isabella preamp if you like valves and more 'oomph'. Ultra-low noise floor; very detailed.
Building a whole system that runs off-grid is really interesting: ie, battery-powered transport + Red Wine/MSB DAC (or other USB-powered converter) + Red Wine/Econote/SLAP-juiced KingRex power amp. You can even slot in the battery-driven Isabella preamp if you like valves and more 'oomph'. Ultra-low noise floor; very detailed.
Cereal Killer
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Both my DAC and Shuttle are 18V I've been charging some 18v powertools battries this evening. Going to give them a whirl tomorrow.... well, maybe.
Mmmm . . . powertool batteries: haven't been down that tempting little sidestreet. Just watch the input range of your device: there will be significant voltage droop over time that the power tool will likely monitor: your DAC/Shuttle will be much more sensitive than a drill in that regard.
