tyrion Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 No, they've trained me, but when they keep me locked in the damn cage, I make damn sure they know how I feel. Enough with the DAC's, get yourself some JH-13 Pro's and all will be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon L Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 2) the company that bought Dodson, Silversmith Audio, still upgrades the units, but this one is as close to the 218 version as it can get; and 3) the new DA 218 Palladium version is still being sold--for $8k. Jeff Silversmith preferred not to share the schematic, but he seems like a pretty nice guy. Jeff *is* a nice guy, but I thought the Palladium version simply had the output wiring to the jacks replaced with their "Palladium" wiring, probably a few inches at most. I'm somewhat surprised to find the op-amp output stage instead of discrete, which I presume is also inside the 218, which is a very nice sounding DAC. I suppose OPA627 is not a bad choice if going non-discrete... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted July 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 Ok, a bit of an update here. It appears that the Dodson is edging out the ECD-1. I'd like to confirm that with the Beta, but so far the nod goes to the Dodson for its better soundstage and more coherent presentation. Mrs. Monkey preferred it to because she found it less "muted" when compared to the ECD-1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 I think Mrs. Monkey is smart because "muted" is a great description for the ECD-1's presentation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted August 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 I emailed Silversmith audio tonight to see about getting the power supply and second coax upgraded (for $100). I've also asked them if they can make the metal cage moar better after I messed it up a bit. Finally, I asked if there are any further upgrades that can be performed while they have it opened up (though as mentioned, it seems there are probably no more to do). Will keep everyone posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted August 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Looks like it's not worth it to send it in. Just enjoy it I will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopstretch Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Costly upgrades are. Dodgy the value proposition generally is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazel Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Monkey... I feel the DAC force strong in you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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