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Originally Posted by Chris Kress  Can anyone comment on the sonic differences between the Lavry DA10 and the DAC in the Crane song Avocet?
I am also concerned about running the DA10 through the avocet (or anything other than straight to the amp). Right now I have the DA10 connected directly to my amp and it is stunning but functionally awkward. I really need speaker controls and switching.
Any advice? Thanks |
Can't say much about the DA10 - but from what I've read (by Dan Lavry himself) it's almost identical to the blue - which I have. I currently use the Avocet for monitoring with it's built in DAC. I A/B'd those two a couple of times (not double blind or ABX though) and for me the question which one is better is just a matter of taste. They are both great and it's a close match and both are better than the Benchmark DAC 1 and the older version of the HEDD 192's converters which we also have...
In terms of ergonomics, functionality and flexibility (and price!!!) the Avocet is tough to beat. I wouldn't want to miss the concept of level offsets (passive - no amps!) for all inputs plus the ability to listen and check the 'Side' signal. When looking for a new monitor controller we decided between the Dangerous Monitor (the one with the boilt in DA - we do have the cheaper SR in our Post Production room), the Avocet, Crookwood and Grace - the Avocet seemed to fit our needs the best - after 11 months we are still very happy with our decission.