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Graydog
135
Mar 1, 2018
I read Cee_Tee’s recent comments that a separate DAC in a matching enclosure is coming... so I am rooting for a higher-end Massdrop x Grace Design DAC, with both SE and balanced XLR connections. It would be great if the DAC could act as a preamp (i.e. - volume control) for the XLR outputs, as that would help with my Yamaha HS-8 powered monitors.
mesaone
111
Mar 1, 2018
GraydogIf you need volume control in the short term, have you considered a passive monitor controller? Using a NOS McONE-B here, and it has worked wonderfully.
The only things I would improve are: I would prefer a detented knob, and the switch for dim/norm/mute should really be norm/dim/mute in my opinion.
Afterman
237
Mar 1, 2018
GraydogYeah, that would be slick.
Graydog
135
Mar 1, 2018
mesaoneI will check that out and compare it to the Mackie Big Knob controller.
I am actually considering a Goldpoint balanced level control, like the SA2X or SA2XM (see www.goldpt.com).
Jimster480
395
Mar 1, 2018
GraydogDepends if you really care about literally matching components.... Otherwise buy a Black DX7S and don't look back!
chris_gj
103
Mar 1, 2018
mesaoneMassdrop x PS Audio :D
Graydog
135
Mar 1, 2018
chris_gjThat would be good, as would a Massdrop x Benchmark DAC!
Graydog
135
Mar 1, 2018
Jimster480Not really, but it sounds like a matching DAC is already being designed. Perhaps Massdrop x Topping or Massdrop x Aune.
Afterman
237
Mar 2, 2018
GraydogMassdrop x Sennheiser HDVX
DontDooDad
94
Mar 3, 2018
GraydogMassdrop Chord DAXX ;)
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