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Dardemm

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  1. Hello bmichels, To be clear, I don't own the D5000. I have a sample from the distributor David Beetles at Hammertone Audio in B.C. Canada. Dave has asked me to test the D5000 and to write a report on my findings for my blog at myhifilife.com. I have written a few reports on Allnic equipment in the past and Dave appreciated my work, thus he sent me one of the first sample D5000 units to try. I added my comments to this thread because of how impressed I was with Kevalin's original posting on the technical design of the new Allnic DAC. So far I have not tested the sonic effects of the up-sampling feature. It wasn't until I read this thread that I was fully aware of what was happening with the processing options for either PCM or DSD, as the unit came without a manual describing these features. It's fairly obvious what the PCM up-sampling does, however I was not certain what type of processing was going on with the DAC when engaging DSD, either native or with PCM files. Technically I've had mixed results with DSD files so far, and have had trouble with both the AES/EBU and SPDIF connection options for high resolution audio files. I have been in communication with both Allnic and Waversa regarding my findings. As such my listening to date has been in native-only mode with PCM audio files via USB, ranging from 16/44.1 to 24/192. For my own musical selections I tend to value recording quality, production level and digital mastering equally, and as such I gravitate toward playing files in their native mastering format, trying to avoid getting hung up on how the sample rate or bit depth is effecting the listening experience. The most honest comment I can make thus far is that with quality audio recordings, of any bit depth or sample rate, the D5000 sounds marvellous. When I have a more concrete or thorough analysis on the details of the unit to share I will certainly alert this thread board. As others gain experience with the new DA I'm will also be curious to read of those findings as well. Regards, David
  2. Hello Kevalin, I am new to the Computer Audiophile community but thought to join this discussion after discovering it on Facebook. I happen to be one of the lucky first users of the new D5000 and have promised Mr. Dave Beetles that I will share my thoughts in writing on it's performance soon. Thank you so much for your comprehensive work reporting on both the digital engine and overall technical details regarding the D5000. Your commentary is excellent and has helped my own experience with the DAC. My sample did not come with a manual of any kind. Since it's so new I understand from Mr. Beetles that is working on preparing on. I've had the DAC for about a month and I can say that the D5000 sounds exceptional. I've heard a number of different Allnic products including three of the phono amps, two of the preamplifiers and three of their amplifiers. Performance wise the D5000 is at the top of their list. On par, in my opinion, with the H3000 LCR phono amp. Thanks again for putting in the work and sharing the details at the top of this thread. I look forward to reading your thoughts on the sound and performance of the D/A when it reaches you. I will certainly share my own discoveries as well. Best regards, David
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