Looks like its coming out later this year. Anyone hear anything about it?
https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=38966
https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=38966
It would seem manufacturers are determined to get people that bought their amps some time ago to ditch existing DACs and get the new one that matches their amp (looking at you JDS and Monoprice and probably others)
Not sure I either understand or agree with this potential new trend.
Liquid Platinum. Not sure I want that. When are they coming out with Solid Platinum. That will sound much better.
Oh, I get why have a stack. I don't get why bring the matching component out months /years later.You always need a "stack". Been around forever. ("Forever" as far this hobby is concerned at least...)
Add a special PSU for a triple decker.
Liquid Platinum. Not sure I want that. When are they coming out with Solid Platinum. That will sound much better.
Sexy. Gives me sci-fi vibes.You always need a "stack". Been around forever. ("Forever" as far this hobby is concerned at least...)
Add a special PSU for a triple decker.
This thing was announced eons ago. I think perhaps even the first 4499 device (or it could have been Gustard, my research skills on audio announcements isn't so good).
Don't know what's taking them so long.
Though in my opinion we have enough just plain-ol-DACs. I'd much rather see someone attempt and all-in-one DACAMP with the 4499. If not that, then give us a DAC with DSP like RME, or heck, make it a streamer like Matrix Audio. Otherwise it's just pretty meh these days.
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Looks like it has been delayed for quite a long time... It is just available in France at Audiophonics this month. (and quite more expensive, being imported and including VAT).
I just managed to get one unit for testing. Should arrive in the next few days, then I could publish measurements by the end of the next week... Stay tuned.