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Yes, the only switching is done by the NAD. So I'm able to switch instantly (well, close enough) between the two DACs. No stopping music or moving cables. I could replace the NAD with a switch box but I'd get the same result.

The optical switch is not really needed in the current setup so it stays in one position. The Genesis is before the DACs. It buffers the digital data from the Macbook Pro and sends it out via digital outputs (Coax, AES/EBU, Glass) to the DACs.

My planning for the setup was to minimize the switch time. Another added benfit of the Lens is that both DACs stay "locked" on to the signal the entire time. The optical switch, while nice, is not easily switched (by design I'm sure), so there would be a delay in switching the optical input and letting the DAC lock on. The NAD really surprised me with its switching capabilities. I expected the need to volume match but I have not been able to detect a volume difference. A note about interconnects, both analog ICs are the same wire and connectors, although one pair is shorter than the other. I've kept an open mind about the comparison. I'm not assuming one DAC would be betterthan the other. My only expectation was/is that I would be able to hear a difference. Maybe I never will.

Excellent points. As far as an amp goes, the G-Lite is all of I've got. I'd love to try a different amp but I'm at the point now where I've had way too many boxes arriving at the house compared to leaving. I was hoping to be able to A/B quickly but that may be the problem. The suggestion to simplify and isolate sounds like the right approach. My main concern being my memory and being able to accurately compare. The listening was late at night so I was only using my JH13s. Good suggestion on the music. I'll give that a shot.

That's the switch. That write-up on AES makes sense to me. I'll try swapping the coax and AES. After the swap I'll do extended listening with each.

Okay, so I finally got all my digital pieces of gear hooked up and I've been comparing my DAC-2000 and DAP-777 for the past hour or so with the following setup: Notes: -The optical switch was to be able to take out the Digital Lens if desired however the Lens makes it easier to switch back and forth between DACs since all the digital outputs are always on. Therefore I've used the Lens for all my listening. -The NAD will switch between inputs with virtually no delay so there is no need to stop the music when I'm listening. -I'm making the assumption that Coax = AES/EBU. I've read that Coax > AES/EBU and vice versa. I don't have an opinion as using both is the only way I can setup everything up. I could switch the coax and AES to opposite DACs but I have not done that yet. I could also get a 1-2 coax adapter I guess? - Both DACs have manufacturer claimed SE output voltages of Reimyo - 2.45 Vrms and Parasound 2.75 Vrms. The difference is 0.3 Vrms which is 0.85 Vpp. I would think I'd be able to hear a volume difference but I can't. - The DAP-777 has an upgraded power supply. All equipment is plugged into my BPT BP-1 Now for my testing I've been listening to a variety of familiar music. I've avoided HDCD material to keep that out of the comparison. I switch back and forth (using the NAD remote) so it is not a blind test and I can't tell a difference! Anyone see something I'm missing?

:prettyprincess: Congrats! I was about to post it when I looked again and it was sold.

So much better than Safari but it seems to crash quite often. I just updated to the new version (out last week I think) so I hope it fixes the problem.

no brainer, cyclocross bike

Hopefully your bank can do something to help you out.

This sucks but I'd be very surprised you will get more than a "sorry" from Audiogon. I still can't believe you sent that kind of money. Was it through your personal bank? Edit: In addition, the seller has only sold CDs on eBay (if that eBay ID really is the seller).

x2 Edit: Damn, nevermind ....

From the manual:

Just posted: AudiogoN ForSale: Pass Labs X1

I'm just waiting to see the [south Florida] Grado Museum pictures ...

Blue Jeans Cable order: 2 - Digital Coax cables 1 - Digital AES/EBU cable

x2 I only look at Six Moons for the pictures.

Monoprice Order: 1 - 3X1 Optical Audio Toslink Bi-Directional Manual Switch 3 - Toslink Female to Toslink Mini Male Adapters 3 - 3FT Optical Toslink Cable w/ Metal Fancy Connectors 3 - 14AWG Power Cords

Genesis Digital Lens

Damn good album

Good to hear. I've read the belt is what makes the difference

Call me lucky and random. I might be headed back to Minneapolis for work and I looked up dealers in the area. I stumbled upon Audio Perfection and they had the set listed on their website. I called today and bought them. I've been looking for a transport and lately I'm addicted to DACs so I bought the set. Guy I talked to was really nice too.

Might be hard to implement but I could have used something like this for a few purchases.

Parasound C/BD-2000 and D/AC-2000

The iPad has a headphone jack ...