Captain, did you pick up the HagDAC from Siva?
Hey Nikhil, I'm not sure it is the Hag DAC. It had dual Philip 1541 chips with tube output stage. Each stage had elaborate power supplies; there were three transformers. It was built like a tank.
Captain, did you pick up the HagDAC from Siva?
Captain, did you pick up the HagDAC from Siva?
If that is the case then yes - that DAC was offered at a special price because the original owner was upgrading to the new DAC. That particular DAC was based on the HagDAC module (PCM1704), custom built with a tube output stage (ECC88) with very high quality components. Parts alone cost about Rs 68k. Only SPDIF input. External USB-2-SPDIF converter needed for using with USB.
Hey Nikhil, I'm not sure it is the Hag DAC. It had dual Philip 1541 chips with tube output stage. Each stage had elaborate power supplies; there were three transformers. It was built like a tank.
How revealing is the Thiyaga?
What is the minimum SQ that you would throw at it? 320 kbps? Can you do 256 kbps (iTunes downloads)? How about Indian CDs of Bollywood music?
If you wanted to play these, would you prefer the Teac to the Thiyaga?
MF Hussain Vs Salvador dali..
take your pick
mpw
Naturelover don't worry too much about the file format. The file - format and resolution etc - is only a "container" ... the original content is what matters.
The Thiyaga DAC is very musical and will render anything you throw at it very well. You will hear exactly what is in your chain. Building a setup around the Thiyaga DAC will be a very solid step towards your plan to build a "proper" setup. The Thiyaga DAC will be a proper source which will play the central role in your music system much akin to a "Center Half" playing skipper on a football team. It will not make a false step and you can be sure if you hear something amiss it is not the DAC. You will max out your other gear long before you will reach the limits of the Thiyaga DAC.
Yes I'm sure.I do not think AP has even taken the component cost from you.
If and when I have a budget and decide to buy a commercial DAC, AP Thiyaga will be on top of my list.AP Thiyaga DAC is a complete different piece of instrument which support Async USB 24/192, two co-ax input, one optical, single ended and differential outputs. The USB driver is also provided when you buy the DAC. I myself listened this DAC against few DAC/CDP costing 3-4 folds at Siva's place at different occasion and there is no comparison .
I do need to travel to Hyderabad and Bangalore soon!