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Im back in the ARC/Sonus room. Still best in show.

DAC 8 does Redbook only

Steve,

The ARC DAC 8 does Redbook and all the usual PCM 24 bit up to 192kHz . I am sure of it - I am just ripping some files to listen in the DAC8 :) , but already tried a few 24/176 .

My question was about the new tubed ARC REF DAC.
 

Steve Williams

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Oh. Yes the Reference DAC. I have pix of it front and back. Volume control just like Wadia. Can be used with or without a preamp. Dave Gordon recommends a preamp with it. Turn the volume control all the way up on the DAC and then use the preamp to control volume. Accepts all inputs and yes to your original question.
 

JackD201

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How about Bully Sound Steve? Like father like son? :)
 

Steve Williams

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Just left the convention floor. Saw the LG 3D OLED. if you're going to see it wear diapers because you'll need it. I have said many times I am not a fan of 3D. Until now. All of 4mm thick and color that is jaw dropping. The 3D was like nothing I have ever seen. No motion artifacts and off axis 3D that can be seen way off to the side. Sony and Samsung had their OLED. Both very good but the LG clearly was the best video product there
 

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Steve - I do beleive that CNN or CNET or any other media outlets have nothing on you in terms reporting "on the spot". And to think no "tweets" to annoy the crap outta me! Well done, Sir! I'm lovin' this!
 

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Steve

Thanks so very much for the blow by blow ... Now take a break Head to your hotel and relax :) ... Thanks again..
 

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Thanks Steve, nothing that called to your attention regarding their sound?
 

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One room I forgot to mention and remains in my top 5 is Dan D'Agostino's room. His amp not only produced great sound through his Sashas but is also exquisite eye candy. Dan also had a static display of his soon to be released preamp with a gorgeous analog dial
While I have seen it twice in other shows, this time I could not even go in his room today. The door was closed and locked!!! How the heck do these people do business this way???
 

Mark (Basspig) Weiss

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Just left the convention floor. Saw the LG 3D OLED. if you're going to see it wear diapers because you'll need it. I have said many times I am not a fan of 3D. Until now. All of 4mm thick and color that is jaw dropping. The 3D was like nothing I have ever seen. No motion artifacts and off axis 3D that can be seen way off to the side. Sony and Samsung had their OLED. Both very good but the LG clearly was the best video product there

Did it work without glasses?
 

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