Musical Fidelity V-DAC MKII
by Musical Fidelity
Our Price: $349.00
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Category: CE
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Digital product summary information
Manufacturer: Musical FidelityModel: MFVDAC2
Color: Black
Product features:
- The V-DAC MKII has inputs for Coax, Optical and USB
- Lower noise
- Ruler flat frequency response
- Excellent stereo separation
- Ultra low distortion
Digital camera reviews of Musical Fidelity V-DAC MKII
Digital camera Review: Absolutely stellar
Summary: 5 Stars
As long as your headphone and headphone amplifier are good enough to do it justice, the Musical Fidelity V-DAC will transform the quality of your audio. Obviously, the USB input is leagues ahead of the cheap DAC in your computer. If you also use it to upgrade the quality of a DVD player or CD player, you are naturally starting from a higher point. But the difference is also startling. Everything good that has been said by other reviewers is true.
I bought this along with the Pyramid power supply. If you are not comfortable with experiments, the wall wart that comes with the V-DAC is fine, though if you can afford it, the V-PSU would be worthwhile. If you are comfortable with a little experimentation, the Pyramid is a fantastic bargain that transforms an already excellent DAC into something of wonder. Particularly notable is the stronger yet absolutely articulate bass.
For the neophyte, the challenge is to connect the Pyramid to the V-DAC. Don't damage the wall wart; keep it as a backup. You can inexpensively buy a substitute plug and cord. I found mine at Parts Express via Amazon 090-484 ASIN B000LFRT8K. For those for whom this is not obvious: the wire with a white sleeve is positive and goes to the red terminal on the Pyramid; the plain wire is negative and goes to the black. You do not want to get this wrong.
Again, my highest recommendation for the V-DAC. FYI, I am using it with the coaxial output of a Pioneer DVD player. From the V-DAC, the analog signal goes to a Purity Audio K.I.C.A.S. headphone amplifier (another outstanding product from a boutique audio company in Canada that charges modest prices for its audiophile creations) to a Sennheiser HD 560 headphone (made in 1989 and still simply first class, especially with this rig). Don't hesitate for a moment to get the V-DAC.
Summary of Musical Fidelity V-DAC MKII
The V-DAC is a sensational state-of-the-art DAC. By any measurement its performance is way beyond so-called state-of-the-art competition. In fact overall the technical performance of the V-DAC is probably about the best in the world regardless of price. There is no trickery here. It's simply that we use state-of-the-art digital components (these are very expensive) and implement them with state-of-the-art circuitry and layout. The secret is simple; there's no ridiculous packaging, and absolutely no wastage on anything. The V-DAC is rather like an F1 racing car. It is completely funcitonal with no excess flab or wastage anywhere.Audio & Video Accessories
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