deepak Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 I have this in my system now for about two days. Inside pictures later when I can figure out how to open it up and get my camera back. It is stock, not modded by John Wright. I've been comparing it with my also Parasound DAC1100 (using Squeezebox 3 as digital transport). The Bitstream is definitely on the same level as the 1100. The Bitstream has more presence in the upper mids which opens up the Omega 2 a bit. The high freq extension is also exceptional on the Bitstream. I will run some test tones later, but right now nothing is missing from the highs. Bass might also have a bit more oomph, but this is too close to tell at this point. Both the Parasound and Museatex are exceptional digital, not just at their respective price points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faust3d Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 What version of the DAC do you have? Canadian old production or newer USA made DAC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepak Posted June 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 What version of the DAC do you have? Canadian old production or newer USA made DAC? Canehdian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faust3d Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 Canehdian Cool. I like my Bitstream a lot, it has exceptionally nice soundstage presentation and very analog sound to it. Modding it in my opinion makes it sound harsher and less analog, a bad thing in my book. I have a newer USA version, I think one of the late serial numbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepak Posted June 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 Cool. I like my Bitstream a lot, it has exceptionally nice soundstage presentation and very analog sound to it. Modding it in my opinion makes it sound harsher and less analog, a bad thing in my book. I have a newer USA version, I think one of the late serial numbers. It's a nice source. Not attention grabbing like other digital sources I've owned. I'll have to try it in my friend's speaker system to see if I can garner any more insights on the soundstage and imaging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faust3d Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 It's a nice source. Not attention grabbing like other digital sources I've owned. I'll have to try it in my friend's speaker system to see if I can garner any more insights on the soundstage and imaging. It is not a "wow" DAC, but it does a lot of stuff right and almost nothing wrong and for the money even at current prices is very good (I paid way below market price for my). Check it out with good tube amp and nice transport. Great dynamics (micro and macro) and accurate layer soundstage. You will hear this with O2 as well. To get something better I guess you will need to spend $1500+ if you buy new stuff IMHO, or DIY. I still prefer my tube DAC as I can fine tune the signature with tube rolling and it has even better detail retrieval and perfect tone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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