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Description: Two-channel, discrete-resistor R-2R ladder DAC with FPGA. Users may choose between oversampling and nonoversampling modes. Digital inputs: USB, S/PDIF over RCA, TosLink, I2S over HDMI. Supports PCM up to 786kHz and DSD up to DSD256. Output: balanced (XLR) only.
Dimensions: 1.6" (40mm) × 6.6" (168mm) × 3.8" (98mm). Weight: 1.5lb (0.7kg).
Serial number of unit reviewed: 20WF08ZZ28SU. Designed in Singapore, built in China.
Price: $994, shipping and tax included. Sold direct. Warranty: Two years with product registration. 30-day return policy…

Digital sources: dCS Lina DAC with Master Clock; HoloAudio Spring 3 KTE and Denafrips Terminator Plus DACs; TEAC CRDS-701T, Shanling ET3, and Sparkler Audio S515t CD transports.
Integrated amplifier: Linear Tube Audio Z10e.
Loudspeakers: Voxativ Hagen2.
Cables: Speaker: Cardas Clear Beyond. Interconnects: AudioQuest Black Beauty. Digital: AudioQuest Cinnamon (USB and coax). AC: AudioQuest Tornado.
Accessories: AudioQuest Niagara 1000 power conditioner, Sound Anchor Reference stands.—Herb Reichert

Kung made a point in emails of including prices with a 15% tariff, noting that in pre-tariff times, prices were considerably lower.

The Elekit TU-8400 SET amp with Lundahl LL2777B ($1363), Elekit TU-8450 preamp ($750), Elekit TU-8888 monoblocks ($5000/pair), and Elekit TU-8550 preamp ($1363) were joined by the Sun Valley SV-1645D SET amplifier ($3047). Keep an eye out for the Elekit TU-8888 monoblocks, which I have in for review.

Digital source: Panasonic DP-UB9000 disc player.
Integrated amplifier: Hegel H600.
Cables: Speaker: QED XT25. Digital: Syncwire TosLink.—Thomas J. Norton

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Producer: John Atkinson
Recording Engineer: Robert Harley
Recording Venue: The First United Methodist Church, Albuquerque, NM
Recording Date: November 5, 1993
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