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My impressions of CityPulse DAC 7.2x II
Topic Started: 16 Sep 2009, 09:28 PM (1,126 Views)
ahdui 16 Sep 2009, 09:28 PM Post #1
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Personally, I have experience with the well known DACs like the Lavry DA10, Benchmark DAC-1 and Bel Canto DAC. This CityPulse DAC is no where left behind either. It doesn't sound as sweet and enjoyable as the Lavry DA10 (Personal Favourite) and it isn't as transparent and dead accurate(Clinical) like the Benchmark DAC-1. The CityPulse DAC has the sweetness and yet gives a very transparent signature to everything.

After adding on the CityPulse DAC 7.2x II, my musical experience drastically improved. I no longer hear any background hiss or interferences. The dynamics and Separation of the music has also drastically improved. With the CityPulse DAC, I can now do my remastering and etc at a more enjoyable environment. Not forgetting a better musical experience.

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The reason why I chose The 7.2x II and not the DA2.03eII is because of the XLR outputs which I need to go balanced for my Monitoring speakers. (KRK Rokit Powered 5)

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The remote looks and feels damn solid. Love it.

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Here's the reason why I bought the custom acrylic stand. So that I can fit the CityPulse DAC 7.2x II nicely below. :)

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In conclusion, This DAC is very worthy of it's price. You can really find no fault for its price is to aesthetic(build quality and looks) and performance ratio.

Personal Rating: 8/10
Transportable: iRiver h120(2300mAh)→Sysconcept Optical Cable→AOS Electornics Co. Piccolo DAC→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ TCu IC→ahdui's Enfo PA-1→Custom Shure SE530
Backup: AMB y-1 DAC (MisterX Mod)


Cycling: Sansa Clip 4GB→Philips SHS3200 Earhooks
Portable: Rio Karma→UltimateEars Super.Fi 5eb
Backup Rig: RedWineAudio 40GB iPod Photo→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ RBT IC→iBasso P3 Heron(ahdui Mod) →Custom Shure SE530
Home: "Upgrading In Progress"→Alessandro MS Pro/JVC HP-DX1000
Desktop: PC→Belden 1505F→CityPulse DAC 7.2x II→Belden 89207→KRK Rokit Powered 5



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Fongalv 17 Sep 2009, 02:15 AM Post #2
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 You are liking it!!! As far as I remember comparing it a few years back with several pimped Zhaolus(which were all the rage then), the DA7.2x(V1) already smoked them pretty easily...the build is just crazily solid, almost comparable to the PRII.

I personally do not have much experience with more expensive DACs, but this is definitely not a piece of gear that will leave you wanting for more anytime soon. I don't use the remote at all, then again, I'm still 'waiting' for a pair of nice speakers which I have been talking about for a long long time... :$

wow, what are you monitoring there? sure looks loud! :blink:

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ahdui 17 Sep 2009, 03:21 AM Post #3
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 Some oldie song. Actually I was pumping up the frequencies but overdo it =x
Transportable: iRiver h120(2300mAh)→Sysconcept Optical Cable→AOS Electornics Co. Piccolo DAC→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ TCu IC→ahdui's Enfo PA-1→Custom Shure SE530
Backup: AMB y-1 DAC (MisterX Mod)


Cycling: Sansa Clip 4GB→Philips SHS3200 Earhooks
Portable: Rio Karma→UltimateEars Super.Fi 5eb
Backup Rig: RedWineAudio 40GB iPod Photo→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ RBT IC→iBasso P3 Heron(ahdui Mod) →Custom Shure SE530
Home: "Upgrading In Progress"→Alessandro MS Pro/JVC HP-DX1000
Desktop: PC→Belden 1505F→CityPulse DAC 7.2x II→Belden 89207→KRK Rokit Powered 5



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theory_87 17 Sep 2009, 03:04 PM Post #4
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 The stand will look even nicer in the dark if it glowing in the dark :P Any impression on the headphone out?
Edited by theory_87, 17 Sep 2009, 03:04 PM.
Source: Sansa Clip x 2 | iAudio U2 | Rio Karma | iPod Nano 4GB Gen 1 x 2 | iMod 60GB iPod Photo | iPod Gen 5.5 x 2 | iRiver H140 | HP Pavilion dv6121TX
Amp: Xin SuperMicro IV | theory_87's DPA1 | iBasso D10 Modded | iBasso fi.Quest | Onkyo TX-SV919THX | Yaqin CD1 Tube Buffer w Mullard E88CC | AMB CK²III
Heaphone/IEM/Speaker: CrossRoad MylarOne X3 | SoundMagic PL30 | Modded Altec Lasing im716 | Fischer Audio Eterna w modified UM56 | Custom Ultimate Ears® super.fi 5 Extended Bass™ | Custom Ultimate Ears® #4/1000 triple.fi 10 Pro™ + mid driver| ACS T1 | JBL PS100 & Yamaha VS10M
Others: xxx red series 3.5mm & RCA IC | DIY HGA 3.5mm IC | DIY Jena Cryo 3.5mm IC | DIY ALO SXC 3.5mm IC | Custom Optical IC | Ridox contact protector/enhancer | DeoxIT ProGOLD | Mapleshade SilClear
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ahdui 17 Sep 2009, 04:43 PM Post #5
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 Still in the midst of getting a perfect custom speaker stand than maybe I can in build some blue LEDs for for acrylics to "glow"
Transportable: iRiver h120(2300mAh)→Sysconcept Optical Cable→AOS Electornics Co. Piccolo DAC→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ TCu IC→ahdui's Enfo PA-1→Custom Shure SE530
Backup: AMB y-1 DAC (MisterX Mod)


Cycling: Sansa Clip 4GB→Philips SHS3200 Earhooks
Portable: Rio Karma→UltimateEars Super.Fi 5eb
Backup Rig: RedWineAudio 40GB iPod Photo→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ RBT IC→iBasso P3 Heron(ahdui Mod) →Custom Shure SE530
Home: "Upgrading In Progress"→Alessandro MS Pro/JVC HP-DX1000
Desktop: PC→Belden 1505F→CityPulse DAC 7.2x II→Belden 89207→KRK Rokit Powered 5



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ahdui 17 Sep 2009, 05:28 PM Post #6
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 Impressions of the Headphone Out will be out later tonight when I'm free.
Transportable: iRiver h120(2300mAh)→Sysconcept Optical Cable→AOS Electornics Co. Piccolo DAC→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ TCu IC→ahdui's Enfo PA-1→Custom Shure SE530
Backup: AMB y-1 DAC (MisterX Mod)


Cycling: Sansa Clip 4GB→Philips SHS3200 Earhooks
Portable: Rio Karma→UltimateEars Super.Fi 5eb
Backup Rig: RedWineAudio 40GB iPod Photo→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ RBT IC→iBasso P3 Heron(ahdui Mod) →Custom Shure SE530
Home: "Upgrading In Progress"→Alessandro MS Pro/JVC HP-DX1000
Desktop: PC→Belden 1505F→CityPulse DAC 7.2x II→Belden 89207→KRK Rokit Powered 5



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