Sources: CAL Audio Delta CD Transport or a DIY HTPC (99% HTPC used as source) If it helps, here's a list of my components: Did a modern DAC in this price category cut it for you? What are your thoughts? Anyone have any experience replacing something of the SFD quality/vintage with something modern. Would like to have something that handles USB. Really would like something to take in higher res and have a USB input.ģ) Replace it with something used, but still modern, in the same price range. It has been very well cared for in a non-smoking environment. This unit is coming from the original owner in exceptional condition. Candidates there would be a Rega DAC-R, Cambridge 851D/N, etc. Offered today by The Music Room: One Sonic Frontiers TransDAC. Pretty sure I can get some demos of units in that price range from local shops. It oozes fatigueless sound.īudget is probably in that $1500 range, so that moves me into some decent territory. I love the sound of the Sonic Frontiers, and I would hate to give that sound signature up. I'm not sure I want to drop $300ish into this thing.because aging equipment and hard to find parts. Now, there is a retrofit module that uses the PCM63 DAC that drops right in, and with some op-amp changes, I guess it works. They apparently get these custom made, but with COVID and all the supply issues that come with it, its not looking good that they'll have anything in the near future. Partsconnexion has them listed, but after a phone call to them they arent in stock. The Ultra Analog DACs are no longer available. Sonic Frontiers SFD-2 MKII - Vintage Tube DAC with HDCD - SkyFi Serviced 0 Pay in 4 interest-free installments for orders over 50.00 with Learn more This collectible and desirable vintage Tube and Solid State DAC was serviced in house for preventative maintenance based on our Sonic Frontiers experience. Who can forget the remarkable impact Sonic Frontiers had on the industry back in the 90s I was especially fond of their SFD Mk II DAC (of which I was a. I have a couple paths I can take from here, but I wanted to see what you all thought. I've got a Sonic Frontiers SFD-1mkii that, after some troubleshooting, appears to have the Ultra Analog hybrid DAC going bad in it.
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