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    Rockna Wavedream DAC: Awesomesauce

    The WD looks rather plain to me so I’d call it “audio ecstasy” instead.
    Post by: Fortee, Sep 16, 2021 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Rockna Wavedream DAC: Awesomesauce

    If the rest of your gear is not fully balanced, just get the Rockna SE version. However, if your system is fully balanced, the Rockna balanced is...
    Post by: Fortee, Sep 13, 2021 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Rockna Wavedream DAC: Awesomesauce

    Don’t know about “clear” evidence but I never turn off my digital gear. They run 24/7 with all displays turned off. Is there a reason why you...
    Post by: Fortee, Aug 8, 2021 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Rockna Wavedream DAC: Awesomesauce

    Congrats. Things sound pretty decent out of the box. Just run/stream to it 24/7 for a week or so. Dac does run warm so perhaps leave those holes...
    Post by: Fortee, Aug 8, 2021 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Rockna Wavedream DAC: Awesomesauce

    The WaveDream XLR has more gain than the unbalanced so will likely need to use a spl meter to a/b with your Yggs.
    Post by: Fortee, Jun 17, 2021 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Rockna Wavedream DAC: Awesomesauce

    I use to have a bluesound Vault 2 with coax to WaveDream before with no issues with internal HD, Spotify, etc.
    Post by: Fortee, Jun 17, 2021 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Rockna Wavedream DAC: Awesomesauce

    If one to choose between Edition Balanced(RCA&XLR) or Signature Unbalanced (RCA only), I would choose Signature as per Animus. If one is...
    Post by: Fortee, Jun 17, 2021 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Rockna Wavedream DAC: Awesomesauce

    What fuse does the WaveDream use?
    Post by: Fortee, Jun 17, 2021 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers