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RE: DAC 2.1 Level C with C-core output transformers

Posted by xaudiomanx (A) on March 5, 2009 at 06:57:00

In Reply to: RE: DAC 2.1 Level C with C-core output transformers posted by DRCope on March 5, 2009 at 05:54:03:

Sir,

I beg to differ on the transformer issue. Transformers serve a purpose and good ones will do it better than poor ones(of course) but transformers inherently create their own issues(bandwith, type, etc.). I have A-B'd many transformer coupled items against cap coupling. If the output impedance were taken out of the equation and all things being equal, the cap coupled won out every time, as long as good ones are used.

For power supplies? I am known for them. I have been told that my power supplies are so huge they can run neuclear submarines(all kidding aside). Whenever I build one I tend to get crazed. I am a firm beleiver in them and have been asked to build them for other builders out there. They are the heart and soul of any audio gear and ususally the most overlooked part as well. Some builder and manufacturers just want to get by. Not me! I over get by by a wide margin and it shows.

I built a 100 watt power supply for my Zhaolu DAC and took it to levels no one ever addressed before. Why on a $200 DAC(at best)? Main reason is because I can. The other reason is I was hoping to get improvement and then some. I didn't! I got huge results. I would put the DAC up against anything out there. Not saying it's better. Just saying the cost per sound value is much greater.

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