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Apr 28, 2023 5:43 AM

Monolith by Monoprice Liquid Platinum Balanced Limited Edition DAC by Alex Cavalli (AKM4499) $384 + Free Shipping

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Monoprice [monoprice.com] and Monoprice via Target [target.com] have Monolith by Monoprice Liquid Platinum Balanced Limited Edition DAC by Alex Cavalli (AKM4499) on sale for $384 w/ code MP20. Shipping is free.
  • The Monolithâ„¢ Liquid Platinum DAC is a compact Digital‑to‑Analog Converter developed by Alex Cavalli for Monopriceâ„¢. It provides the extraordinary audio quality people have come to expect from a Cavalli Audio® design and is designed to pair with the Liquid Platinum Headphone Amplifier (P/N 33305), the THX® AAA Headphone Amplifier (P/N 39359), or any high‑quality, stand‑alone headphone amplifier. The Liquid Platinum DAC uses an AKM® AK4499EQ DAC chipset, XMOS® XU208 32‑bit multicore microcontroller, and ultralow phase‑noise crystal oscillators with superior phase‑noise characteristics for exceptional sound and performance. Substantially improve the sound quality from your PC, laptop, tablet, or other digital device with the Monolith Liquid Platinum DAC by Alex Cavalli.
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Monoprice [monoprice.com] and Monoprice via Target [target.com] have Monolith by Monoprice Liquid Platinum Balanced Limited Edition DAC by Alex Cavalli (AKM4499) on sale for $384 w/ code MP20. Shipping is free.
  • The Monolithâ„¢ Liquid Platinum DAC is a compact Digital‑to‑Analog Converter developed by Alex Cavalli for Monopriceâ„¢. It provides the extraordinary audio quality people have come to expect from a Cavalli Audio® design and is designed to pair with the Liquid Platinum Headphone Amplifier (P/N 33305), the THX® AAA Headphone Amplifier (P/N 39359), or any high‑quality, stand‑alone headphone amplifier. The Liquid Platinum DAC uses an AKM® AK4499EQ DAC chipset, XMOS® XU208 32‑bit multicore microcontroller, and ultralow phase‑noise crystal oscillators with superior phase‑noise characteristics for exceptional sound and performance. Substantially improve the sound quality from your PC, laptop, tablet, or other digital device with the Monolith Liquid Platinum DAC by Alex Cavalli.

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Apr 28, 2023 12:51 PM
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ThriftyFriction785Apr 28, 2023 12:51 PM
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been waiting on this to go on sale since forever
Apr 28, 2023 11:58 PM
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soultrain808Apr 28, 2023 11:58 PM
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Ordered one. Code worked, but no free shipping to Hawaii.
Apr 29, 2023 12:18 AM
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haloguyApr 29, 2023 12:18 AM
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Good amp to pair this with?
Apr 29, 2023 12:19 AM
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bruit99Apr 29, 2023 12:19 AM
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Target has this for the same price with potential 5% back with redcard. Sold by monoprice.

https://www.target.com/p/monolith...A-86219166


Apr 29, 2023 12:56 AM
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daledempApr 29, 2023 12:56 AM
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Quote from haloguy View quoted comment :
Good amp to pair this with?
Liquid Platinum Headphone Amplifier
Apr 29, 2023 1:17 AM
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guru2113Apr 29, 2023 1:17 AM
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Can I use it with my WiiM Pro streamer via digital out and connect it to the receiver via RCA? Will it be better than using the WiiM built-in DAC? Thanks.
Apr 29, 2023 1:47 AM
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jmmarsh2Apr 29, 2023 1:47 AM
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Quote from guru2113 View quoted comment :
Can I use it with my WiiM Pro streamer via digital out and connect it to the receiver via RCA? Will it be better than using the WiiM built-in DAC? Thanks.
Definitely better than the wiim built in dac but it will depend on how good uour receiver amps are. Normally they are crappy.

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Apr 29, 2023 1:54 AM
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guru2113Apr 29, 2023 1:54 AM
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Quote from jmmarsh2 View quoted comment :
Definitely better than the wiim built in dac but it will depend on how good uour receiver amps are. Normally they are crappy.
Thanks. I have a Yamaha A2080 receiver, which is not great, but OK. It seems like it is an older model, and usually, DAC technology changes so much, it concerns me a bit. I guess that is why it is on sale. I also read somewhere that it lacks XMOS support, not sure what that is.
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Apr 29, 2023 9:12 AM
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Apr 29, 2023 9:12 AM
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This or SMSL SU-9?
Apr 29, 2023 10:58 AM
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daledempApr 29, 2023 10:58 AM
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Quote from TekkenLord View quoted comment :
This or SMSL SU-9?

Both? Keep what you like.
Apr 29, 2023 11:18 AM
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guru2113Apr 29, 2023 11:18 AM
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Also considering Topping E30 Ii. Great reviews and significantly cheaper.
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Apr 29, 2023 1:23 PM
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savApr 29, 2023 1:23 PM
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Only up to DSD128 at this price? No deal.
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Apr 29, 2023 4:01 PM
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gwgangApr 29, 2023 4:01 PM
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I enjoy looking at the lastest and greatest DAC and such, but I fully realize my hearing won't distinguish any difference between DACs as long as they are properly engineered. I shop for audio equipments based on features and price and reliability. I think a DAC with headphone amp is much more practical than just a DAC.
Apr 29, 2023 8:46 PM
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jefflinsApr 29, 2023 8:46 PM
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Quote from gwgang View quoted comment :
I enjoy looking at the lastest and greatest DAC and such, but I fully realize my hearing won't distinguish any difference between DACs as long as they are properly engineered. I shop for audio equipments based on features and price and reliability. I think a DAC with headphone amp is much more practical than just a DAC.
Totally agree. But doesn't look as cool Smilie

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Apr 30, 2023 1:42 PM
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TurboMooseApr 30, 2023 1:42 PM
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Quote from jefflins View quoted comment :
Totally agree. But doesn't look as cool Smilie
In this case Topping DX1 HA+DAC could be a good candidate for 3 times less (minus coolness of cause)
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