ExogalComet Plus DacusedExogal Comet Plus Dac /preamplifier/Headphone AmpI bought this as a dealer demo for second system that never happened.Asking $1850.00 plus Shipping/insurance & 3% pay pal fees extraI will only ship ConUSA to verified paypal address only,if p...1850.00

Exogal Comet Plus Dac /preamplifier/Headphone Amp

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Ships fromn. babylon, NY, 11702
Ships toUnited States
Package dimensions24.0" × 15.0" × 4.0" (15.0 lbs.)
Shipping carrierUPS
Shipping costFree
Original accessoriesRemote Control, Box
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I bought this as a dealer demo for second system that  never happened.

Asking $1850.00 plus Shipping/insurance & 3% pay pal fees extra

I will only ship ConUSA to verified paypal address only,if paypal used,Local pickup available

Postal money order also accepted.

Buy with confidence,long time audiogon user. 

This sale package comes with:

- Exogal Comet DAC unit (base Comet is $2995 MSRP) 
- the upgraded linear power supply that turns a stock Comet into a Comet Plus unit. ($600 MSRP if purchased separately, $500 MSRP if purchased at the same time as the Comet DAC, thereby purchasing a $3495.00 MSRP Comet Plus unit. Personally I think the difference in price is just that a Comet Plus doesn't come with the standard switching power supply when bought together at the same time, whereas purchasing a base unit would get the stock switcher and then adding the linear power supply later requires you pay full price) 
- the stock switching power supply + linear power supply upgrade             power supply.  always listen to the Comet with the upgraded power supply. So this switcher is basically brand new, unused and is a great backup to have) .
- a replacement run of WyWires power cable that you can use to re-wire the linear power supply unit's stock connector wire between power supply and DAC unit. This is brand new item ,never installed Anyways, the power cord upgrade is $300 MSRP. 
- new upgraded remote control for those that want to use the tactile old school method of control instead of the iOS or Android application to control the unit.

So as it sits here, essentially it is a $3895.00 MSRP package. It is for sale as a package. 

 

From the manufacturer (http://www.exogal.com/index.php/products/comet-plus-dac):

Comet PLUS Digital to Analog Converter

The Exogal Comet is a high performance digital to analog audio converter (DAC) playing up to 32/384k and DSD. Just connect your computer, or other digital/analog source, and experience exceptional audiophile quality sound. The Comet DAC does everything you would expect a high-end DAC to do, including balanced and unbalanced analog outputs, digital volume control and asynchronous USB input - all at a sensible price.

Benefits:

Designed for real-life listening with sound that’s amazing, whatever the setting

Easy digital upgrades for hardware and software

Controlled by the Exogal Remote App for Android or Apple iOS

Features

Asynchronous USB, AES/EBU, SPDIF, Toslink, and line level Analog input

Direct connection analog outputs with 32-bit Digital Volume Control

Analog Outputs: one pair balanced (XLR), one pair unbalanced (RCA), one stereo Headphone

Single ended and balanced analog outputs can be used simultaneously. Single ended outputs can be programmed as stereo, or center/subwoofer operation. Single ended outputs have a programmable offset level from balanced outputs

Controlled by the Exogal Remote App for Android phone or tablet (running 4.3 or higher with BLE support) or an iPad, iPhone 4s or newer, or iPod Touch.

Comet Power Supply Upgrade

The EXOGAL Comet Power Supply Upgrade gives you the power to squeeze out that last drop of performance from your Comet DAC! It provides plenty of power to stretch out and render the highest highs, drive the deepest bass, and lets the Comet provide the richest, most authentic sound stage of any DAC on the market.

Additonal Details on DAC and Power Supply 
http://www.exogal.com/index.php/products 
http://www.exogal.com/index.php/products/comet-upgrade-power-supply

REVIEW OF THE COMET DAC BY HI FI+ MAGAZINE, July 2015 
Review by Alan Sircom 
He says: "We keep banging on about the revolution that is taking place in home audio, and the Exogal Comet is that revolution’s agent provocateur. It isn’t the first device that replaces source component, converter, and preamp for a digital generation, but it is the first that makes that move so cogent and does so without any real compromise. If this is the shape of the future, it comes highly recommended." Read the whole review here.

REVIEW OF THE COMET DAC BY AUDIOFI.NET, July 11, 2015 
Review by Lim Juan 
He says: "A very good DAC then, from experienced industry veterans who know what they are doing. ... All the right boxes ticked, the Exogal Comet DAC deserves to be heard when buying a DAC in, and even above, its price range." Read the whole review here.

REVIEW OF THE COMET DAC BY HEADPHONE GURU, June 29, 2015 
Review by John Grandberg 
He says: "EXOGAL's Comet DAC is an absolute winner in my book. The sound is richly textured, nuanced, and detailed, and just warm enough to avoid sounding overly clinical." Read the whole review here.

REVIEW OF THE COMET IN "@DIME", June 23, 2015 
Review By Gong Kawano 
Hard to quote accurately since it's in Japanese, but he says "This DAC is good!", Check it out here.

REVIEW OF THE ESSENTIAL AUDIO ROOM FROM AXPONA 2015, May 23, 2015 
Article by Josh Emmons, the Audio Traveler Blog 
He says: "This DAC does magical D to A in ways never before seen in the Hi Fi Community." Read it for yourself, here.

HIFITEST.DE REVIEW April 24, 2015 (German Review) 
Review of the Comet by Phillip Schneckenburger 
He says: "Exogal's Comet Plus is a sonically superior D / A converter which can deal with any kind of music. The intelligent preamp concept and well executed App-Control to give it an extra kick. A great all-rounder for computer-like system." Check out the review here

THE ABSOLUTE SOUND REVIEW May / June 2015 
Review of the Comet by Vade Forester. 
He says: "As a DAC and front end for digital sources, the Comet is a spectacular success and, especially at its moderate price, I strongly recommend you audition it in your system." Read the whole review on The Absolute's Sound's website here.

SOUNDSTAGE! ULTRA REVIEW April 1, 2015 
Review of the Comet by Jeff Fritz. 
He says: "I've never heard such a detailed, resolving DAC at this price. ... It sounds great not only for its price, but regardless of price." Read it for yourself right here.

DAC SHOOT_OUT REPORT 3-17-2015 
A local group of audiophiles tried the Comet head-to-head with several other DAC's. 
You can read their report here

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