- 17 June 2006
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+ Unparalleled sound quality
+ True 24-bit audio processing
+ Digital 192KHz output into 8 independently controlled channels
+ AD8620BR Op Amp front channel enhancement
+ Feature-driven software interface
+ Solid state capacitors
+ Simultaneous optical and digital coax output
+ Gold plated I/O panel
+ Internal & front panel digital/analog connections
Cons:+ True 24-bit audio processing
+ Digital 192KHz output into 8 independently controlled channels
+ AD8620BR Op Amp front channel enhancement
+ Feature-driven software interface
+ Solid state capacitors
+ Simultaneous optical and digital coax output
+ Gold plated I/O panel
+ Internal & front panel digital/analog connections
- Premium pricing for a premium product
- Requres audiophile-grade speakers to achieve best results
- Software interface would benefit from a help file or balloons
- Audible improvement over ADI AD1988B integrated audio (ASUS P5K3) was marginal
Ratings:- Requres audiophile-grade speakers to achieve best results
- Software interface would benefit from a help file or balloons
- Audible improvement over ADI AD1988B integrated audio (ASUS P5K3) was marginal
- Presentation: 9.25
- Appearance: 9.75
- Construction: 9.75
- Functionality: 9.50
- Value: 6.75