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HRT MicroStreamer USB DAC Sweepstakes
Register to win a HRT MicroStreamer USB DAC (MSRP $189.95) we are giving away.
According to the company:
microStreamer is a USB-connected and powered ultra high-performance dedicated amplifier/sound card designed to seamlessly interface with computers, tablets, smart-phones and directly decode the digital audio data stream from the host’s hard drive into analog music for headphone or speaker listening. Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand and light enough to carry in a shirt pocket, the microStreamer is the newest and sexiest product in HRT's line of award winning DACs.When music is digitized, it is ‘compressed’ into a digital format of ones and zeros – the job of decompressing the music and turning the ones and zeros back into sound is usually done by a computer but because computers are built to do a lot of things, sound is not their top priority. Cheap sound cards are used to keep prices down so the music you hear coming out of your computer is not complete – there is a loss of sound. microStreamer was developed to reverse this loss of sound. It takes over the job of processing and decoding the music from your computer – so you end up with sound as it was meant to be heard – clean, clear, loud and present.
The microStreamer was made for anyone who wants better sound coming out of their computer. It can be used for music, movies or games. The microStreamer will bring the listener a more full, present and inside experience.
To enter the sweepstakes, all you need is an account on this website. If you don't already have one, click on the link labeled "register" at the bottom of this announcement or "Create new account" in the right column (under the ads). Then, enter a username and a valid e-mail address, and click on the "Create new account" button. A message will be automatically sent to the e-mail address you specified, which will include a link to activate the account.
The final step (and only step for those who already have an account) is to log in and leave a comment right here on this announcementany comment will do, as long as it's not profane or spam. Then, when the sweepstakes closes, a lucky commenter will be chosen at random to receive the prize. So post a comment, and good luck!
For complete sweepstakes rules, click here.
[This Sweepstakes is now closed.]
I just gifted one of my audiophile components to my friend, so he can be influenced by the audiophile gears and become one.
I believe, it's my turn to get one gift from Stereophile, so I can keep on paying it forward.
pretty, pretty please
I would like to have one.
Juergen
As I need an USB DAC anyhow, it would be nice to win this HRT one.
My turn to win!! :-D
Just bought my first pair of nice headphones, wouldn't mind picking up a DAC to go with them.
That would be great at work!!
I have had HRT products before. Great customer support!
I could definitely use one. Pick me!
Pick me, pick me!
i've heard it
i want it
I'll put in my lottery ticket now as well.
Really looking for a great DAC to replace my laptop's on-board and this would be a great chance.
Good luck to everyone else as well, of course!
This looks great. I'll take one please.
My lil' sis will enjoy :)
Oh my! I have always wanted one of these but I don't reside in the US at the moment. If only I could win one and have it sent to my friend in the US and he'll take care of the rest.
Hope my chance is better than winning something from the lottery
HRT! HRT! HRT!
Thanks for another great giveaway!
.....meet ring.
It's my turn this time.
win win
I could really use this thing!
This would be great.
looks like a great product. Hope I win.
Cool!
Pocket size components!
I could definitely use this at work!
Would love to have one.
I would love to have one of these.
Looks great!
Looks cool. Would to try a dac.
I would love one of these.
Would love to have one of these!!
looks great hope to win
I'd love a new portable DAC
This would make an excellent birthday gift for me!
DAC (Determine a Champion)
I have yet to fully try this, so this would be good.
thanks
Yes please. Thank you.
looks good!
Cool
Bump.
Please!!!!
That looks pretty cool
I need a portable dac
Look forward to a review (though I don't mind getting it as a gift before that...)
And thank you!
This would be great for travel
The MicroStreamer might surprise its new owner with just how good it is. I found the sound to be a hair better than the Dragonfly and Audioengine D1.
OK Ready to win something!
I can't wait!
This would work well.
perhaps...
I [heart] HRT Microstreamer!!!
'Would love to love one up close.
Pick me.
So do everyone commenting here I guess. ;)
I'll take it!
In the research phase of buying my first DAC now.
Very nice
I would love to have one of these!!!
why not!!
This would certainly improve my sorry HP desktop.
Awesome companion for my momentum!
The last piece missing i my setup...
The MicroStreamer sounds amazing. I had a chance to hear it at T.H.E. Show in Newport, and mind = blown. Thanks for the opportunity Stereophile!
I'll need to replace my Bithead someday. Why not a MicroStreamer?
nice little unit, that one
I have a good friend and colleague who has never had good stereo sound in his home; I'd like to give him this as a start.
This is exactly what I need right now.
Thanks !
Never seen this before, but sounds great.
onkyo 626
Please change.
Awesome. I would love to give this a go. I have some other HRT equipment and I'm rather fond of it.
Can't wait to try one out!
Please let me have this. I want it very much thank you.
My rig used to be totally CD based. Right now I'm working on vinyl. I think winning this DAC would be the perfect way to balance out retro with modern.
One day my HRT will come in.
Would quite enjoy an update to my current, very cheap DAC.
The HRT MicroStreamer would be Sweet!
Oh, go on then...
Send it to me. I'll not go BWAHAHAHAHA!!!!
:)
Please.
Broke audio/technophile in ever-increasing need of more gear!
P
I would love to see how this compares to my AQ D-fly.
Thanks.
I can really use one of these things.
Let me win this little guy.
P
Yes, please, thanks dudes!
PLEASE PICK ME
on winning one of these sweepstakes eventually
Will put to good use.
Yes.
won't make a difference next to the ODAC, but sure why not?
Thanks Stereophile and HRT
Yes indeed.
I would love to have one of these. Thank You!
Looks like a neat little toy.
It would be nice to win. Thanks.
Looks super cool!
... to there.
Would love to win one!
Gotta get in it to win it!
Would love to have an awesome DAC for mt PC setup.
I'll take one! :)
I am feeling lucky and this looks like
a great product design. Sign me up!
M
I've been looking to add another decent DAC to my Mac Pro
!
Sign me up!
I had the privelage to demo the HRT Music Streamer II at a local Head-Fi meet. I then bought a unit to use as a portable DAC for my laptop and have even bought a few as gifts for a family member or friend. Their products are amazing and I'm not the only one who can testify to this statement. I would love to own this product.
Sign me up!
Looks like a slick mobile component for headphones on the road. Nice to win!
Such a cool product would be completely out of place at my desk....but I would love one anyway!
Please enter me, thanks!
Please, I would like one ever so much.
Please,give it to me.
This would be nice!!
Here you are.
Great form factor. Nice component.
I am an admirable winner but chance is a cruel bitch. Hooks me up yo'.
Hoping to help a friend join the realm of digital playback.
Thanks and good luck to all...
I certainly can use one!!
Hello all! If and when I have the good fortune to have this HRT Dac bequeathed to me, I shall express my sincere gratitude. I am close to completing my custom designed 'diy' 2-channel audiophile system comprised of mini-monitors(vifa-ne+accuton), hypex+mini- dsp based amplifiers, with my source unit being one of my raspberry pi's. The missing link is the DAC, and thus I have an aluminum enclosure ready to serve as the perfect home for the MicroStreamer!! Should I win, I will be happy to provide impressions. Thanks for the opportunity.
1 please
Yeah baby!
This would be a great way to introduce my 20-something son to his own high fideltity (and his friends) their way - portable, computer-based, better sound.
My new 'phones would just eat this up!
This looks interesting!
That would be a great addition
I heard this company makes great products. It would be nice if one could get it and try it for free. That's a great deal.
I think it will sound very good
Count me in! :D
I always asked to myself if it wasn't time to get one of these little jewels. Why not getting one for free now ?
You can never have too many audio toys.
Hope I win!
This is a great product.
Would love.
For doing this!
It looks interesting
Very good sir.
Can't wait to hook it up and take it for a ride
Does it come in black?
winner, winner chicken dinner.
Thank you for the giveaways.
It would make me feel so much better. And isn't that what we all want?
Pretty please with FLAC files on top?
Tomorrow's my birthday...this would be a nice present
For travel
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