Audio Note tube DAC

Hi i have some question again
Any owner or who has experience with Audio Note DAC or equipment? i wonder how is the sound signature for Audio Note~
I has been impressed by Ongkaku last AV fair but, it is way too sky high price, i hope to add my system some warm and open natural high, can i find it in Audio Note?
I see the Malaysia distributor is located in mont kiara, but any other place can we demo Audio Note in KL area?

Thanks all sifu-s in advance

Tried the DAC-1 before, Didn't like it.

Too ... whats the word for it ... "boring".

I am a proud owner of 2 modified Audionote Kits DAC 1.1. I am likely to own them to a lot longer. These dacs are great.

However, years ago, also bought a DAC2.1 (non kit) for 12 grand but had huge problems. Could not even give proper gain. Dealer didn't help much. Sold it off after a few months for RM4k. Lost my fever for a few year after.

Moral of the story. best bang for buck - buy the kits.

mugenfoo wrote:Tried the DAC-1 before, Didn't like it.

Too ... whats the word for it ... "boring".

erm mind to share more about your experience? why does it boring? less dynamic, not musical?

joeling wrote:I am a proud owner of 2 modified Audionote Kits DAC 1.1. I am likely to own them to a lot longer. These dacs are great.

However, years ago, also bought a DAC2.1 (non kit) for 12 grand but had huge problems. Could not even give proper gain. Dealer didn't help much. Sold it off after a few months for RM4k. Lost my fever for a few year after.

Moral of the story. best bang for buck - buy the kits.

Hmm i will always get a complete machine because my hand works are bad
how much does DAC 1.1 cost? and any review or comment on the sound? where can we get it?
ah sorry for a lot question here~

yeah the DAC-1 sounded lazy and undynamic.

Dunno about the 1.x later versions thought .. they may have improved alot in the areas that i usually hear for.... ? i haven't had a chance to hear these yet.

The DAC-1 is quite old already, so maybe it appeals to "listening style" of the day then.

Hi,

I bought the Dac 1.1 kit from Cecil from Audionote Singapore. He is a good man.

Another place to get it will be www.audionotekits.com There's a sub forum under www.audioasylum.com for audionote kits.

BTW, I think 1.1 has been superceded by the 2.1 with a few iterations.

skydna wrote:

mugenfoo wrote:Tried the DAC-1 before, Didn't like it.

Too ... whats the word for it ... "boring".

erm mind to share more about your experience? why does it boring? less dynamic, not musical?

joeling wrote:I am a proud owner of 2 modified Audionote Kits DAC 1.1. I am likely to own them to a lot longer. These dacs are great.

However, years ago, also bought a DAC2.1 (non kit) for 12 grand but had huge problems. Could not even give proper gain. Dealer didn't help much. Sold it off after a few months for RM4k. Lost my fever for a few year after.

Moral of the story. best bang for buck - buy the kits.

Hmm i will always get a complete machine because my hand works are bad
how much does DAC 1.1 cost? and any review or comment on the sound? where can we get it?
ah sorry for a lot question here~

Audio Note gears are anything but boring. The only caveats with their DACs are that they have to be paired with Audio Note's transport. Likewise the pre and power. I should know 'cause I have upgraded from Naim pre/power / Epos to M-1 pre(upgraded)/ Conqueror power (basic)/ AN's AX-2 bookshelf speaker. My front end is Audio Alchemy ACD Pro transport/ DDE V3 DAC/ Power Station 3. I've never looked back since.

I listened to all musical genres covering rock, pop, jazz, reggae, blues, oldies and of course, vocals.

Audio Note gears in my system sounds dynamic, open, fast paced and above all, musical.

I've auditioned AN's DAC-1 with my AA transport but was a mismatch due to AA's low gain.

AN are like Naim- you have to also use their own power cables (very cheap and very ordinary) and their interconnect and speaker cables (very expensive- pure silver) to hear them at their best.

Boring is only when you do the wrong match