[rec.audio.high-end] Joe Curcio's Tube D/A Processor

cheng@uunet.UU.NET (Cheng-Yew Tan) (05/21/91)

Hi,
	Has anyone out there tried Joe Curcio's DAP.  It has been advertised
in Audio Amatuer for some time and I spoke to him this weekend.

	From what I gather, it seems like a Philips style D/A section (7220
and TDA 1541S1) with a tube (12AT7) I/V and filter stage.  Joe admits bias
but he says he has cutomers who claim amazing performance - better than
the 13K Stax. Joe hasn't heard the Stax though.

	For those who want to know more, Joe sells the DAP 3 ways.
You can buy the PCBs & instructions for $125.  He estimates parts to run
$600.  You can get the boards stuffed for $1000 (this is what I'm interested
in) and you can get the unit fully assembled in a 19" rack mount for $2200.
I don't have his number on hand but I can get it if you send me email.

	Thanks for any replies.

Cheng Tan
cheng@silver.geoworks.com