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About LinkBacksAs promised here are some pics of the first reference level CDP Sony ever made, well one half of it. Released in 1987 it's built to a standard Sony can only dream off today with solid copper panels and huge transformers for it's meager 25w draw.
Sony DAS-R1
As promised here are some pics of the first reference level CDP Sony ever made, well one half of it. Released in 1987 it's built to a standard Sony can only dream off today with solid copper panels and huge transformers for it's meager 25w draw.
Main rig: APL 3910 32bit -> DIY Blue Hawaii, ES-X
Computer rig: Trends UD-10.1 -> AudioZone DAC -> Supercharged Egmont
Headphones: SR-007
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well, is it good?
Now taking donations for the purchase of an Audio Aero La Source.
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that's some primo stuff man...
Originally Posted by n_maher
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That is freaking impressive... even for a layman like myself.
Icarium panics and attempts to flee!
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Posting inside pictures of DACs is so H-C fotm(I'll hop on this bandwagon)
sources > Headamp Blue Hawaii > Stax SR-007 mk1
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Makes the Meridian G08 sound like the POS it really is and stands up to expensive contemporary gear. It does lack the HF sparkle of newer units but after listening to it for months on end I don't know where all this digitalis crap came from. It simply sounds sublime, musical and slightly dark, with great bass detail and slam. It should be even better with the CDP-R1 as it's clock linked.
The only thing I'd like to change are the connectors, BNC for the digital in and silver WBT's for output with upgraded wiring and a built in 230->100v transformer. The digital input board is in a fully shielded cage under the DAC/output board and it's littered with chips. Btw. If you want the service manual with full schematics just let me know.that's some primo stuff man...
Truly masssive at more then 20kg as well. Check out the solid copper back panel...
Main rig: APL 3910 32bit -> DIY Blue Hawaii, ES-X
Computer rig: Trends UD-10.1 -> AudioZone DAC -> Supercharged Egmont
Headphones: SR-007
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how does it compare to the APL?
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It's not in the same league... not even close. It lacks the organic flow and amazing detail retrieval of the APL unit and same goes for bass and treble extension. Considering the price difference I don't mind and a better comparison would be between the DAS-R1 and the AudioZone NOS DAC I have in my computer rig. I don't have a good transport so that comparison will have to wait for a better time.
Main rig: APL 3910 32bit -> DIY Blue Hawaii, ES-X
Computer rig: Trends UD-10.1 -> AudioZone DAC -> Supercharged Egmont
Headphones: SR-007
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I love the foam capacitor caddies.
Don't question the ninja, he knows of what he speaks. ~ n_maher
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I like the cute little crowns and blue cylinders with the cute stripes on themI love the foam capacitor caddies.
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The TDA shot is yummy. Nice and in focus too
sources > Headamp Blue Hawaii > Stax SR-007 mk1
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Rikens rule but I wish that there were two crowns on those chips... :PI like the cute little crowns and blue cylinders with the cute stripes on them
Thanks, these old, cheap Canon's are pretty good and this one is heavy enough to be stable in my hands. I'm way too lazy to use a tripod...The TDA shot is yummy. Nice and in focus too
Main rig: APL 3910 32bit -> DIY Blue Hawaii, ES-X
Computer rig: Trends UD-10.1 -> AudioZone DAC -> Supercharged Egmont
Headphones: SR-007
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they're not even socketed, which is crazy...
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Dac rolling is the new frontier...
Main rig: APL 3910 32bit -> DIY Blue Hawaii, ES-X
Computer rig: Trends UD-10.1 -> AudioZone DAC -> Supercharged Egmont
Headphones: SR-007
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Thanks for the pics!
Sources: Modwright/Kern Modded Sony SCD-777ES w/ Tube Rectified PSU, Exemplar Denon 5910.
Headphones: Sony MDR-R10 SN#368, Sennheiser HE-90 (SN#129), Audio Technica ATH-L3000, and Audio Technica ATH-W2002 w/ L3000 Drivers
Amp:Heavily Upgraded Single Power SDS, Sennheiser HEV-90 (SN#129), Audio-technica DHA-3000, Larocco Headcode DM, Gilmore Reference & Maxed Out PPAs
Speakers: Paradigm Reference 100 V.3 w/ Sony TA-N/E/P9000ES Combo
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I could take in some of that. Likely lots of abandoned units out there somewhere...
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none with double crowns. I compiled a list of units that are known to ship with these oddities and none can be had for less than a few grand. My strategy is to find ungraded chips that test well, or ungraded chips with the same batch numbers as those that S2 chips came from. The latter strategy is playing out well for me, as I don't have the equipment to pursue the former. Also, I have around 50 TDA1543/TDA1543A and have been just randomly plugging them in and listening and there are some that sound better than others. Remember, these chips were never graded at all.
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You can remove the single crowns and send them to me. That will free you up to track down a pair of double crowns
Rotel RCD-855 | Counterpoint SA5.1 | Odyssey Stratos | Von Schweikert VR4 GenII
Rotel RCD-855 | Gilmore | K601 / K271S / SR-60
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The Marantz CD-7 is on my hitlist... :P
I think I'll stick with my inferior chips for now...You can remove the single crowns and send them to me. That will free you up to track down a pair of double crowns
Main rig: APL 3910 32bit -> DIY Blue Hawaii, ES-X
Computer rig: Trends UD-10.1 -> AudioZone DAC -> Supercharged Egmont
Headphones: SR-007
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If anybody wants a DAC with S2 chips look no further...
Main rig: APL 3910 32bit -> DIY Blue Hawaii, ES-X
Computer rig: Trends UD-10.1 -> AudioZone DAC -> Supercharged Egmont
Headphones: SR-007
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