Popular Post e.Latte Posted September 21, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 21, 2021 Hi All, I am opening this forum of discussion to focus on the new DAC 200. I've been looking at the DAC 8 thread and thought it might be better for the DAC 200 to have its own thread. It looks great and the specs align to what I want. I am excited to hear it once it hits stores. https://www.ta-hifi.de/en/audiosystems/series-200/dac-200-d-a-converter/ The Computer Audiophile, fds, OE333 and 3 others 6 Link to comment
Popular Post fds Posted November 9, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2021 Appearantly, the T+A DAC 200 has arrived in German high end stores. Also first reviews are coming in. There is one (in German) by the German magazin Stereoplay: https://www.ta-hifi.de/wp-content/uploads/stereoplay_12_-2021_dac_a_mp_200.pdf Another one of the German magazin Stereo is scheduled to come out with their Dec edition on Nov 10. Scyld and e.Latte 2 Apple Powerbook G4 15\", iTunes, Metric Halo LIO-8, active speakers Link to comment
fds Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 ... and here is the link to the new Stereo review (in German) as well. What a great service of T+A to have them openly available on their webpage: https://www.ta-hifi.de/wp-content/uploads/stereo_a_dac_200_12_2021.pdf Many thanks. Looking forward to a first listening test :-) ... although my DAC8DSD did arrive less than one year ago and is still providing great listening experiences here. e.Latte 1 Apple Powerbook G4 15\", iTunes, Metric Halo LIO-8, active speakers Link to comment
jiminlogansquare Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 I am using and enjoying a DAC 8 DSD with a Primare PRE35 preamp. When I purchased this setup, it was premised on the notion that the DAC 8's volume control was not truly competent and that a preamp was necessary. Now the DAC 200 arrives with what appears to be one of T+A's best preamp circuits built in. Sounds like a great solution. HOWEVER ... Unless someone convinces me that the DAC 200 with its built-in preamp sounds a lot better than what I have put together, then I can't see going to the expense and bother of updating my system to include the DAC 200. My feeling is that if I were starting over, I would go with the DAC 200 and be glad I did; but I will need a big dose of motivation to make a switch now. e.Latte 1 Link to comment
mevdinc Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 DAC 200 does look very promising. I am eagerly waiting for more reviews and user impressions. e.Latte 1 mevdinc.com (My autobiography) Recently sold my ATC EL 150 Actives! Link to comment
Popular Post The Computer Audiophile Posted December 14, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 14, 2021 I just requested a review sample of this DAC. jiminlogansquare, emcdade, fds and 1 other 2 2 Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
Popular Post jiminlogansquare Posted December 14, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 14, 2021 50 minutes ago, The Computer Audiophile said: I just requested a review sample of this DAC. As you might adduce from my post of November 12, above, I am very interested in seeing your review of the DAC 200. I suppose the chances are slim of your doing a head-to-head comparison to the T+A DAC 8 DSD, but if you can arrange it, I think it would be helpful to a lot of members here. (And, I think the DAC 8, while discontinued by the manufacturer, remains the most obvious competitor - as pre-used gear - with respect to the DAC circuitry in the DAC 200). The Computer Audiophile and fds 2 Link to comment
Popular Post edn4x4 Posted December 14, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 14, 2021 @The Computer Audiophile I am local and have the T+A DAC 8 DSD. Drop me a message and we can make this happen. MikeJazz, fds and jiminlogansquare 2 1 Link to comment
Popular Post The Computer Audiophile Posted December 15, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 15, 2021 T+A is way back ordered on the 200 series. Not sure when I can get this. Working on it. fds and jiminlogansquare 2 Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
Popular Post edn4x4 Posted December 15, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 15, 2021 The offer stands. jiminlogansquare and fds 2 Link to comment
e.Latte Posted December 16, 2021 Author Share Posted December 16, 2021 I'm lucky that my local stereo shop will have the DAC 200 soon for demo. I'll report back once I get to hear it. 😀 fds 1 Link to comment
Popular Post mevdinc Posted December 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 17, 2021 17 hours ago, e.Latte said: I'm lucky that my local stereo shop will have the DAC 200 soon for demo. I'll report back once I get to hear it. 😀 Can't wait, I am really looking forward to reading some reviews and user impressions. e.Latte and fds 2 mevdinc.com (My autobiography) Recently sold my ATC EL 150 Actives! Link to comment
DonaldM Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 On the website of T+A are two reviews of the DAC200 in German: https://www.ta-hifi.de/audiosysteme/serie-200/dac-200-d-a-wandler/ See “Testberichte”. For non German speakers, you could use a translate program. e.Latte 1 Link to comment
fds Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Another review (in German) can be found in the web magazine low beats: https://www.lowbeats.de/test-ta-dac-200-und-endstufe-a-200-maximaler-musikspass-im-midi-format-made-in-germany/ e.Latte 1 Apple Powerbook G4 15\", iTunes, Metric Halo LIO-8, active speakers Link to comment
mevdinc Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 Has anyone had a chance to listen to DAC 200, any firsthand impressions would be appreciated? Still looking forward to reading reviews from international reviewers. e.Latte 1 mevdinc.com (My autobiography) Recently sold my ATC EL 150 Actives! Link to comment
Popular Post OE333 Posted February 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 21, 2022 Due to the current shortage of electronic and aluminum parts DAC 200 production output at T+A is quite low at the moment. Furthermore the demand for this model is overwhelming and much higher than expected. So currently there is a significant backlog in deliveries and it might be hard to find any demo devices at dealers. T+A is sorry for any delays and is working hard to improve the situation. fds and Ben-M 1 1 T+A Fellow (Head of R&D @ T+A 1989-2021) (*) My postings represent my private and personal opinion and hopefully are helpful to the members of this forum T+A MP200 | T+A DAC200 | T+A A200 | T+A Talis S300 | DAW: Core i7 8700K - Linux 5.4.0 - Roonserver + HQP | NAA on RockPiE (RK3328) Link to comment
mevdinc Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 23 hours ago, OE333 said: Due to the current shortage of electronic and aluminum parts DAC 200 production output at T+A is quite low at the moment. Furthermore the demand for this model is overwhelming and much higher than expected. So currently there is a significant backlog in deliveries and it might be hard to find any demo devices at dealers. T+A is sorry for any delays and is working hard to improve the situation. Thanks for the info. mevdinc.com (My autobiography) Recently sold my ATC EL 150 Actives! Link to comment
Popular Post Gary Anderson Posted February 23, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 23, 2022 I have running the 200 for the last 6 hours with maybe 60 hours on it. i have to ship on Friday by 5:30 central time. Currently I have the Bricasti M1 SE with MDX 1.07 interesting machine the 200 is. OE333, e.Latte and fds 2 1 Link to comment
mevdinc Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 14 hours ago, Gary Anderson said: I have running the 200 for the last 6 hours with maybe 60 hours on it. i have to ship on Friday by 5:30 central time. Currently I have the Bricasti M1 SE with MDX 1.07 interesting machine the 200 is. It would be great to hear your impressions and comparisons with Bricasti M1 SE. fds 1 mevdinc.com (My autobiography) Recently sold my ATC EL 150 Actives! Link to comment
Popular Post Gary Anderson Posted February 25, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 25, 2022 The 200 didn’t have but 75 hours on it so a comparison between it and my M1 SE would not be fair. I can write that it has the T+A sound signature, that being very smooth in a non fatiguing way. I think once it has 600+ hours on it it will be a machine to be reckoned with in its price range and will give the M1 SE a run for its $$$. mevdinc and fds 2 Link to comment
fds Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 Many thanks, Gary. Indeed, from my experience with the T+A DAC 8 DSD, it really makes sense what you are saying. This precessor device really needed quite some time to reach its potential in my listening room. Somehow I had the impression that it became better organized, more transparent and better in timing with increasing listening hours. Thanks to my friendly dealer, I had two weeks to test it. Only towards the end of that period, I finally came to the conclusion to keep it. Still very happy to have it here ... but an upgrade to the 200 looks very tempting of course. However, no need to rush here since I am still very happy with the DAC 8 DSD. Apple Powerbook G4 15\", iTunes, Metric Halo LIO-8, active speakers Link to comment
Popular Post The Computer Audiophile Posted May 31, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 31, 2022 There may be some movement on getting a DAC200 for review! jiminlogansquare, Ben-M, fds and 3 others 1 3 2 Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
Popular Post Ben-M Posted May 31, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 31, 2022 9 minutes ago, The Computer Audiophile said: There may be some movement on getting a DAC200 for review! Speak of the devil. I haven't checked the thread much since your last post in December, but here we are, almost right at the same time. I'm not asking for it, but a review of the DAC 200 with comparative comments vs. very venerable DAC8DSD would be some very fine reading material. jiminlogansquare and fds 2 Link to comment
Miska Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 I'm now using two very similar devices. HA 200 + Solitaire P for one of headphone systems and DAC 200 for my main loudspeaker system. So I'm very well covered in this respect! 🙂 StreamFidelity 1 Signalyst - Developer of HQPlayer Pulse & Fidelity - Software Defined Amplifiers Link to comment
Popular Post The Computer Audiophile Posted May 31, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 31, 2022 29 minutes ago, Miska said: I'm now using two very similar devices. HA 200 + Solitaire P for one of headphone systems and DAC 200 for my main loudspeaker system. So I'm very well covered in this respect! 🙂 Nice! Woolf, e.Latte and linuxprophet 3 Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
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