Anyone using a W4S Dac 2 ?

[thsmith]

Looking for feedback on this DAC. Likes, dislikes, wished you had bought something else? Ideally are using USB IF.

[punk-roc]

There's a bunch of us that are using the W4S Dac-2 now I think. Face being the most eloquent of us I think. There are a number of random threads, I'll try and track down the few I started here in a bit.

I really like mine, I only compared it to my old Peachtree Nova DAC, but thought the DAC-2 was superior. I'll have to find my thread so I don't mis-represent what over people and I thought =)

Jason

[heiney9]

Did you search, I only ask because this subject has been debated a lot in the past 6 months. Lots of DAC threads and they all seem to mention this DAC.

H9

[punk-roc]

Here's my thread, this should get you started..

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/show...-W4S-Dac-2-eek

[punk-roc]

here's another big W4S DAC2 specific thread

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/show...ight=wyred+dac

[thsmith]

Thanks Punk- roc!

I have searched and read many of the post on W4S but are a bit dated now and thought there may be more info since some people have 6+ months under their belt with this DAC.

[Face]

Still have it, like it, and am glad I didn't buy something else. Asynch USB works without a hitch.

[thsmith]

Thanks Face, ordered a new MAc Mini this weekend and real close to pulling the trigger on the DAC 2. Seems they hold their value as resell is close to MSRP and sell quickly.

[punk-roc]

I love my DAC-2.. I still feel the same as I did when I got it broken in (and still loved it right out of the box). Not sure it's ever leaving my system..

Jason

[thsmith]

Pulled the trigger today. I had a PS Audio DL III and from everything I have read the DAC 2 is a big step up.

[leroyjr1]

Do you know if there's a difference in SQ between the 1 and 2? Thinking about getting one to go along with the Squeezebox touch.

[Toolfan66]

Love It!!! This is my first and only stand alone DAC so I can't give you much except it works wonderful and I have no desire to look at anything else right now..

[thsmith]

Love It!!! This is my first and only stand alone DAC so I can't give you much except it works wonderful and I have no desire to look at anything else right now..

That's a great place to be. The weakest link will be me setting up the Mac mini.

[thsmith]

Do you know if there's a difference in SQ between the 1 and 2? Thinking about getting one to go along with the Squeezebox touch.

Not first hand but there are some cap differences and have read they sound a lot alike.

[punk-roc]

Choosing the DAC-2 over the DAC-1 is due mostly for the asych USB input (which the DAC1 lacks if i remember correctly). If you are using other inputs the DAC1 might be preferable. Its in one of the DAC2 threads. Again, it was Face that described it the best

Jason

[SCompRacer]

Do you know if there's a difference in SQ between the 1 and 2?

This page covers the main hardware/feature differences...

http://www.wyred4sound.com/webapps/i.../212814/333112

I have seen a B-stock DAC-1 sold by Wyred with the Low ESR super-caps. IIRC that was or still is an upgrade option.

EDIT: Yup, here you go.... Note that this is not an active page off the Wyred site; it was found with a previous web search. If you are interested in B-stock, they will put your name on a list.

http://www.wyred4sound.com/webapps/p.../117839/578791

[leroyjr1]

Looks like the dac2 fits the bill for me.


Thanks

[thsmith]

A Black DAC 2 showed on Audiogon yesterday and lasted 15 minutes.

[thsmith]

New listing

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls....192-asynch-USB

[dhart86]

Got the Dac 2 a couple months ago. Lovin every minute of it!!!!! the other difference between the Dac1 and Dac2, [beside the asych USB] is the DAC2 can serve Pre-amp function. This Dac is a beast! Search Face's previous thread

[PolkClyde]

I love my DAC-2.. I still feel the same as I did when I got it broken in (and still loved it right out of the box). Not sure it's ever leaving my system..

Jason

You feel the same as I do about my Audio Alchemy DAC and DIT PRO. Not going to leave my system until I find a better replacement down the road.

[nspindel]

The DAC-2 is fantastic. Replaced a Benchmark DAC-1 Pre with it, haven't looked back once. Much more musical than the Benchmark. Didn't really understand what that meant until I compared them. I read in a comparison of the two someplace that when you listen to the Benchmark, you're listening to a recording, but when you listen to the Wyred, you're listening to a performance. It's a fantastic piece, you certainly won't regret owning it.