16-Jan-2015, 06:29
I used both a Halide Bridge and a Berkeley Audio Design Alpha USB before I upgraded from d-Premier to 250. The Alpha USB was so clearly superior that I laughed out loud the first time I switched from the Halide (which itself is very good for the price).
After the upgrade to the 250, I gave up the Alpha USB and have been using a direct Ethernet connection. I honestly don't remember if I did a side-by-side comparison of Ethernet vs. Alpha -- I really wanted the simplicity of one fewer box in my rack!
For more on the Alpha and how good it is: http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f6-dac...out-15327/
After the upgrade to the 250, I gave up the Alpha USB and have been using a direct Ethernet connection. I honestly don't remember if I did a side-by-side comparison of Ethernet vs. Alpha -- I really wanted the simplicity of one fewer box in my rack!
For more on the Alpha and how good it is: http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f6-dac...out-15327/
Devialet 1000 Pro Core Infinity, Magico M3, Nordost Frey 2 speaker cable, PS Audio P15 Power Plant, Shunyata Alpha EF AC cable, Mac Mini running ROON.
