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  1. 2011-12-06, 12:24 #1
    tank121
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    Audiolabs M-DAC

    Anyone on here lucky enough to pre-order this

    If so, anyone using it with the Touch ?

    No stock now until January.
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  2. 2011-12-06, 21:20 #2
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    I've got one on pre-order from Planet of Sound. Now just waiting to see if I made the "cut" for the initial North American shipment. Looks like a potential "killer" DAC to pair with my Touch.
    Main system: Touch > Benchmark DAC-1 > Conrad-Johnson CT-5 preamp and Premier 350 amp > ML Summits. Audience AU24e and Blue Jeans Cables. Secondary systems: SB3 in Master BR (Russound R235LS amp driving in-ceiling speaker) and Game Room (powered Swan S200A speakers), with Boom in Home Office. Member of the Suncoast Audiophile Society
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  3. 2011-12-07, 05:49 #3
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    Just tracked one down. It's arriving tomorrow!

    They had 2 in stock 1 black and 1 silver
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  4. 2011-12-07, 09:32 #4
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    Lucky you! Looking forward to hearing your opinion!
    Main system: Touch > Benchmark DAC-1 > Conrad-Johnson CT-5 preamp and Premier 350 amp > ML Summits. Audience AU24e and Blue Jeans Cables. Secondary systems: SB3 in Master BR (Russound R235LS amp driving in-ceiling speaker) and Game Room (powered Swan S200A speakers), with Boom in Home Office. Member of the Suncoast Audiophile Society
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  5. 2011-12-07, 11:49 #5
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    vs Audiolab 8200 DAC

    Is this the same DAC as the 8200 DAC/pre, but without the pre?
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  6. 2011-12-07, 14:54 #6
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    Here are the specs -

    http://www.audiolab.co.uk/M-DAC%20Series.aspx?lang=En
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  7. 2011-12-07, 15:13 #7
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    Hi tank,

    I am using an MDAC with a Touch - I don't think you will be disappointed :-)
    It is a joy to use, the little wand remote is great to mute or swap filter settings on the fly. I run it via XLRs straight to my power amp, using the digital pre-amp in the MDAC, and it comfortably out-performs my previous setup of DacMagic + passive pre.
    The headphone amp is also top notch - overall, the MDAC has been one of my best hi-fi purchases, and the fact that the designer, John Westlake, takes such an interest over on PFM adds to the joy of ownership !

    Just need dimmable display, which John W has indicated will be in the first user installable firmware update in a few weeks time.

    Best regards,

    George
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  8. 2011-12-08, 05:11 #8
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    The MDAC has arrived at work, will be setting up later!
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    Arcam A85 amp
    Chord rumour speaker cable
    Dali Mentor Menuets on Custom Design stands

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    Bedroom
    RADIO
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  9. 2011-12-08, 05:37 #9
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    Volume question.

    When setting up the DAC should be volume be set to 100% ?

    The Touch is set to 100% and then will feed into the DAC via Coaxial and from the DAC into will feed into my amp via RCA.
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    RADIO
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  10. 2011-12-08, 10:14 #10
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    Yes, that is what is recommended in the MDAC manual, and I have it this way, Fixed volume 100% on the Touch
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