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Do you have experience comparing Berkeley Alpha DAC 2 vs Hugo? I have no ability to get one in my house.
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What are you saying? What is Berkeley RD? What is Hugo+ tube map?
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Any experience with the Alpha Dac 2?
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Curious to hear if anybody has done a direct comparison between any of the Aplhas and Hugo. I recently purchased a Alpha Dac 1 and have found it a real disappointment vs my Hugo. In particular, I've found the bass reproduction relatively lacking in definition and weight.
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Berkeley Alpha 2 Still a Good Value?
katzky replied to katzky's topic in DAC - Digital to Analog Conversion
Interesting. I have always wanted an Atomic Clock in my HiFi. This would make a great excuse to buy one.... -
Berkeley Alpha 2 Still a Good Value?
katzky replied to katzky's topic in DAC - Digital to Analog Conversion
Thanks Chris. I just bought an Alpha Version 1. Having heard all three Alphas... do you think the Alpha 1 should allow me to extrapolate a preference for the Alpha Reference DAC vs the similarly priced Playback Designs dac? [i live in the middle of nowhere and it is unlikely I'd ever get to hear the new Berkeley prior to purchase ] -
Berkeley Alpha 2 Still a Good Value?
katzky replied to katzky's topic in DAC - Digital to Analog Conversion
Thanks for the advice. I am planning on putting 3 StillPoints Ultra SS under the DAC. So AES is really that much better than BNC? I might sell my Naim streamer and get a (Aurlaic Aires or Aurender N100) + Alpha USB -> SPDIF converter combo. Fortunately I already own a high quality AES cable. -
Berkeley Alpha 2 Still a Good Value?
katzky replied to katzky's topic in DAC - Digital to Analog Conversion
Welp... I just decided to gamble and purchased an Alpha Dac Series 1. It set me back a bit less than 1,700 USD so not a huge problem if it does not work out in my system. Anything special I should know while integrating into my current system? I have a full Naim system so no power conditioner. Is this a problem? I play to use the BNC input and single ended out. Any cables with significant synergy with the Alpha? Should I use a fancy power cable? [i have some Transparent Audio digital and power cables] Any help greatly appreciated. -
I am interested in purchasing a new DAC for my speaker system. Currently I have Naim NDX-->Chord Hugo --> Naim SuperNait2. Curious about the well reviewed Berkeley Alpha 2. I understand it is nearly 5 years old and wonder if it is still a good value? [i listen mostly to Redbook , about 100 hires albums and 0 dsd] My local dealer does not stock the Alpha but recommends the Playback Design as a better sounding dac. Any help is appreciated.