Digital Drive: REVIEW: Monarchy Audio DIP 24/96 upsampler DAC Processors by fortranca

Model:	DIP 24/96 upsampler
Category:	DAC Processors
Suggested Retail Price:	$300
Description:	Upsampling anti-jitter device
Manufacturer URL:	Monarchy Audio
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Review by fortranca ( A ) on March 15, 2003 at 08:36:51
IP Address: 216.145.100.56

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Added the DIP upsampler into my system and was amazed at the increase in soundstage, with the DIP in the sound instantly become three dimensional. I have listened to numerous CD players over the past 2 years and had yet to hear one in the under $1000.00 range that could produce this speaker disapearing act. With the DIP now installed in my modest system which consists of a modified MSB Link DAC III with a HC-2b outboard power supply from Monolithic Sound and a Cambridge CD4 as transport my digital front end has rekindled my interest in CD's.
I would highly recommend the DIP upsampler to any one who is using a older or midfi transport, the difference is qiute noticable. I would have to say that with all the purchases and product upgades I have done in the last 3 years adding the Monarchy DIP upsampler has given me the most noticable effect on my system.
Anyway that's my 2 cents, happy listening
Dan.

Product Weakness: non at this price
Product Strengths: low cost,increased soundstage

Associated Equipment for this Review:
Amplifier:	YBA DT intergre
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	N/A
Sources (CDP/Turntable):	Luxman PD264
Speakers:	Kinima HG-2
Cables/Interconnects:	DHlabs D75/BL-1
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Classical
Room Size (LxWxH):	13 x 12 x 7
Room Comments/Treatments:	non
Time Period/Length of Audition:	1 month
Other (Power Conditioner etc.):	non
Type of Audition/Review:	Product Owner

Product Weakness:	non at this price
Product Strengths:	low cost,increased soundstage