External DAC's?

[TheBottom]

I just took back at Musical Fidelity Tri-Vista DAC.

I was so unimpressed with it, it's amazing. I was using it with a Rotel RCD-1070 transport and I could hear practically no difference at all. I have read all the reviews and sadly that was the reason why I bought it in the first place without a good test first!

SO BAD! The fact that you have to wait 20mins for the valves to heat was also quite frustrating. I noticed the bass was extended (only slightly) when the valves where fully warm.

I'm actually about to test out the Mark Levinson 360s DAC. I want Chalk and Chees difference, like everyone else.

The best DAC I have heard was the Chord DAC! AWESOME!

Anyone actually heard some difference in the Tri-vista? IS it worth it?

I think not! :T

[ThomasW]

Just say no to jitter, say yes to the Benchmark DAC1 .......... :T

[aarsoe]

I havent heard the Trivista dac, but I can tell you one thing for sure - using a 1070 as a transport is not a good idea. My guess is that you have not heard what the DAC is really capable of.

[TheBottom]

Interesting point.

In comparison to other Cd players at that price point the 1070 is very good. But conversely I do agree that the CD player could hold you back. Obviously it is pretty bottom end.

You would think on the other hand that the Tri-Vista would enhance the sound somewhat even if you where using a cheap CD player.

We are always aware of the age old rule of thumb, which is that your system is relative to it's weakest point!!!

Thanks.

[aarsoe]

You could easy be mislead to believe that a cd transport is just a basic thing - but I can tell first hand that they can alter the sound dramatically when you compare them...

To a lesser degree the digital connection does also play in and can be a significant item in getting the sound that you want..