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DAC for Super zen and Omega Super 7xrs
02/11/15 at 21:19:44
 
Im looking for Dac recommendations for My Super Zen-Omega combo. I would like to keep it under $1500.  Thanks for any ideas.
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Re: DAC for Super zen and Omega Super 7xrs
Reply #1 - 02/11/15 at 21:27:18
 
I would be looking at Steve's DAC/flash drive player he just posted although it is about 200 over your budget. It's Decware, and I be it kicks butt.
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Re: DAC for Super zen and Omega Super 7xrs
Reply #2 - 02/11/15 at 23:20:28
 
PS Audio Perfectwave DAC mk2.  Excellent DAC, especially at this price.

http://www.underwoodhifi.com/2012/05/ps-audio.html

We have a few new Perfect Wave DAC MK2’s at $1495.00 (quoted from the website above)

BTW...I'm not in any way affiliated with Underwood, but I have bought gear from Walter in the past and he is a straight shooter and excellent to deal with.  
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Reply #3 - 02/12/15 at 01:15:54
 

I've bought from Underwood as well. After one shop dropped the ball, I got my P10 from Wally.

After Steve's DAC, I would also look at the Chord stuff. I was impressed with how good their DACs sounded with Decware amps, and they have a good amount of voltage to help drive the input of the Decware amp well.
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Reply #4 - 02/12/15 at 21:48:36
 
Thanks for the suggestions. I heard the John Kenny Ciunas Dac last night and it sounded wonderful, so I purchased one today!  I also bought a ZStage today! I will report back when everything is settled in.
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Re: DAC for Super zen and Omega Super 7xrs
Reply #5 - 03/31/15 at 23:36:38
 
Hi
Enjoyed reading this topic, and I got interested in this John Kenny dac. If anyone has some experience with please report in this forum. I'm currently using a DACmagic plus, would this be a natural step up?
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Reply #6 - 04/02/15 at 16:54:17
 
Although the J Kenny Dac sounded wonderful, I ended up with a Metrum Octave Mk 2 NOS Dac.  It just sounded much more natural, analog and liquid for me. Coming from 35 years of vinyl this was very important to me.  The Super Zen, Z Stage and Omega 7XRS's have exceeded my expectations! This simple system sounds stunning!
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