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Post by novisnick on Jun 7, 2017 19:26:26 GMT -5
DC-2 has been announced, what do we know about it and what are our hopes?
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Post by beardedalbatross on Jun 7, 2017 19:43:02 GMT -5
I imagine it will still be half width and fully balanced. I'm hoping for a 1/4" headphone output.
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Post by novisnick on Jun 7, 2017 19:51:32 GMT -5
Should it be just a DAC or perhaps add MQA to it creating a streamer? Tidal?
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Post by earthboy on Jun 7, 2017 20:08:35 GMT -5
MQA should (at most) be an add-on extra because I don't want it.
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Post by brubacca on Jun 7, 2017 20:26:46 GMT -5
I thought I heard not available until the end of the year.
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Post by Axis on Jun 7, 2017 20:31:59 GMT -5
DSD support for 1X, 2X and 4X streams. 32 bit 384K decoder and a natural enhancement of the DC-1.
Available in the 3rd quarter.
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Post by beardedalbatross on Jun 7, 2017 20:59:09 GMT -5
MQA should (at most) be an add-on extra because I don't want it. Ditto. I'm going as far as actively avoiding MQA. |
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Post by foggy1956 on Jun 7, 2017 21:15:56 GMT -5
MQA should (at most) be an add-on extra because I don't want it. Well, if you don't want it, they'll definitely drop it then😎 |
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Post by Axis on Jun 7, 2017 21:55:00 GMT -5
KeithL has stated Emotiva's position on MQA in many past threads. I would not look for it in the DC-2 unless Emotiva changes there mind. Still reads like a religion to me.  You guys can do what you want but I will not be paying for anything like MQA. My CD's and Flac files sound great and even when I put on a record full pops and cracks, it still sounds great to me. Demand that future music is recorded good in the first place and do not pay them more to do it. Seems to me there are enough customers for music these days that if the Music industry figured out things right then they could make good money and we could have great sounding recordings. Taking a piece of music that was recorded on a tape deck 30 years ago and playing with it after you turn it into 1's and 0's is silly to me. You can coat it with unicorn tears and I still would not buy it. |
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Post by novisnick on Jun 7, 2017 22:32:11 GMT -5
How about an add-on enclosure to make the unit full width 1U high?
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Post by Loop 7 on Jun 7, 2017 22:47:36 GMT -5
My pressing question is how different/better it will sound from the DC-1? I'm assuming DAC chips alone have progressed quite a lot but it all comes down to the implementation and myriad other engineering choices.
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Post by adaboy on Jun 7, 2017 23:26:58 GMT -5
My pressing question is how different/better it will sound from the DC-1? I'm assuming DAC chips alone have progressed quite a lot but it all comes down to the implementation and myriad other engineering choices. Careful, they may use same chip as the last. You know, recycle like they did with the MC-700. But this time charge you twice as much. |
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Post by pedrocols on Jun 7, 2017 23:41:55 GMT -5
I thought I heard not available until the end of the year. Do you mean this year? |
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Post by geebo on Jun 8, 2017 7:10:48 GMT -5
How about an add-on enclosure to make the unit full width 1U high? They have a rack mount for the DC-1 although it's 1.5RU. It can hold one unit centered or you can mount two side by side in the included alternate face plate. Wouldn't be surprised if the DC-2 can use the same kit.  |
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Post by novisnick on Jun 8, 2017 7:46:46 GMT -5
How about an add-on enclosure to make the unit full width 1U high? They have a rack mount for the DC-1 although it's 1.5RU. It can hold one unit centered or you can mount two side by side in the included alternate face plate. Wouldn't be surprised if the DC-2 can use the same kit. Yes, im familiar with this unit but I was thinking of an enclosure as to make it stackable vs an open top. |
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Post by earthboy on Jun 10, 2017 17:31:50 GMT -5
I'm hoping that the DC-2 will come close to the features and performance of the Benchmark DAC3 HGC, but given that it will probably cost about a third of the DAC3 I certainly don't expect a DAC3 clone from Emotiva. Still, I'm in the market for a decent DAC, and I came close to buying the DAC3 HGC recently. I'm jonesing for a good DAC at a good price. Emo, don't let me down!
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Post by Axis on Jun 10, 2017 18:56:48 GMT -5
I'm hoping that the DC-2 will come close to the features and performance of the Benchmark DAC3 HGC, but given that it will probably cost about a third of the DAC3 I certainly don't expect a DAC3 clone from Emotiva. Still, I'm in the market for a decent DAC, and I came close to buying the DAC3 HGC recently. I'm jonesing for a good DAC at a good price. Emo, don't let me down! I would recommend you try the DC-1. It has all the features and performance you need right now ! |
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Post by garbulky on Jun 10, 2017 19:17:38 GMT -5
I'm hoping that the DC-2 will come close to the features and performance of the Benchmark DAC3 HGC, but given that it will probably cost about a third of the DAC3 I certainly don't expect a DAC3 clone from Emotiva. Still, I'm in the market for a decent DAC, and I came close to buying the DAC3 HGC recently. I'm jonesing for a good DAC at a good price. Emo, don't let me down! This is true. The benchmark is not what I would go for. |
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Post by earthboy on Jun 11, 2017 10:29:24 GMT -5
This is true. The benchmark is not what I would go for. Well, the Benchmark is about the same physical size as the DC-1, and probably the DC-2 also, so it can't be all bad!  Yes, the Benchmark is not the best choice for home use partly because it has internal jumpers that might need to be changed and apparently some volume setting quirks, but it is used in many recording studios so it must be good, eh? |
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Post by earthboy on Jun 11, 2017 10:52:47 GMT -5
I would recommend you try the DC-1. It has all the features and performance you need right now ! Podcast 06.02.17 says the DC-2 will be available in the 3rd quarter, with enhanced capabilities, and (of course!) a slightly higher price. So I gotta wait and go for the DC-2. Or should I wait for the DC-3? (kidding!) |
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You guys can do what you want but I will not be paying for anything like MQA. My CD's and Flac files sound great and even when I put on a record full pops and cracks, it still sounds great to me. Demand that future music is recorded good in the first place and do not pay them more to do it. Seems to me there are enough customers for music these days that if the Music industry figured out things right then they could make good money and we could have great sounding recordings. Taking a piece of music that was recorded on a tape deck 30 years ago and playing with it after you turn it into 1's and 0's is silly to me. You can coat it with unicorn tears and I still would not buy it. 
