Hi
Newbie to this forum here. As a bit of background I currently have an office setup as follows:
Server: SlimServer 7 running on SME (CentOS) - FLAC files
Amp: Fatman iTube
DAC/Pre: CityPulse DAC and Pre
Sources: SB3, iMac running iTunes, iPod, Arcam DV88 used as a CDP and a Roland RD700SX
Speakers: Image Studio Reference (www.imageloudspeakers.com) - They're locally made and very popular here
I've run in to a problem in that the number of inputs required has now increased and I need a preamp / DAC with 5 inputs with 1 being USB and at least 2 being analog.
In my searching around the web I came across the Decco from Peachtree Audio which looks to be quite an interesting beast. It combines a non-OS DAC, tubed Pre (with 5 inputs), headphone amp, and 50w tripath amplifier into one box including a USB input. Almost seems too good to be true. The circuit designs are those of Scott Nixon who was apparently bought onboard to help create this little toy so I'm going to assume that it's probably not too bad sounding, however I'd be interested if anybody here has used one or even heard of them.
There's been a few threads over at Head-fi and Audiocircle, but not too much.
Greatly appreciate some ideas.
Cheers!