Audio Research DAC 8 - 2 Ch. DAC, Trades OK

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OVERVIEW:

Class A Reference grade two channel ARC - DAC 8 with silver face. one owner in excellent condition,  no modifications, no repairs, with new remote, no OBM. Open to partial trades.

SOUNDSTAGE REVIEW = LS25 :
The Audio Research DAC8 goes all out to support computer-based music servers by providing a USB input that plays all sampling rates up to 192kHz. While some manufacturers still whine that S/PDIF inputs sound better than USB, ARC claims that their USB input sounds better. The ARC has their house sound. The DAC8 is as good as any digital source I’ve heard.

I suspect most of us will regard $4995 as a hefty chunk of change to pay for a DAC, but the real question is always the same: Is it worth it? For me, the answer is a resounding Yes. ARC’s DAC8 is a well-engineered, well-built machine that advances the state of the audio art and finally makes it possible to assemble a no-holds-barred, computer-based music server whose sound is competitive with just about anything -- which is just what I was looking for. In the haul-out-the-checkbook sense, the Audio Research DAC8 has become this reviewer’s choice.

Specifications:

• Dimensions and weight: 48 x 25.4 x 13.4cm (WxDxH), 5.2kg
• Trim: Face plate in silver or black
• Connectivity: Async USB, coax, Toslink, BNC and XLR digital in; RCA/XLR analog out
• Power consumption: 10 watts in use, 6.6 watts in standby
• Other: Asynchronous USB data processing and remote control,

PAYMENT: Payment via bank wire transfer to avoid fees or PayPal / CC add 3%. Call to order, we are open 7 days a week. All items carefully tested and checked prior to shipping, all sales final no returns unless pre-authorized by us and with a 20% restock fee and buyer pays return shipping. Best deal, best seller, safest transaction on this level of purchase as we regularly do $50K-$100K ONLINE transactions all over the world. Open to partial trades.

TRADES: Yes, open to consider all audio and non-audio trades. Please tell us what you have, its retail and HOW MUCH you want for your trade if interested.

SHIPPING: Ideally please pick up and save on shipping otherwise shipping on this item will be $76 with insurance in the continental USA. 

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