Tony
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A few weeks ago, I mentioned in this forum that I had ordered this ZBIT-like device from Pine Tree Audio and would report back once received. I have had it for a few days now and think it's great. I already have a ZBIT in my upstairs system and love it. All my listening is streaming, and the ZBIT adds density and richness to my CXNv2 streamer, which now I cannot imagine not having. I began to miss what the ZBIT adds upstairs in my downstairs system. I wanted another ZBIT. However, getting back in the Decware waiting line seemed illogical, so I started looking online for a used ZBIT. That was about six months ago, producing nothing. A few weeks ago, when I saw this topic on the forum, it caught my attention. I contacted Pine Tree Audio and asked if they could custom-build a balanced XLR to RCA conversion with variable output level control that:
1. Gives a variable output level up to the total voltage of my DAC 2. Level control knob on the front panel 3. XLR inputs and RCA outputs on the back panel Numbers 1 & 2 make their unit function like a ZBIT. Jesse from Pine Tree Audio was great. He customized his product to match my request and shipped it quickly at a reasonable price. I would judge our communications as excellent, which was essential due to the customization process. I should conclude by adding that my " Balanced XLR to RCA conversion" unit functions perfectly in my system and sounds great. Is it as good as my ZBIT? I am sure there must be some differences in the build, but I cannot speak to that. I can say that their resulting improvements to sound quality are very similar to one another, which is a compliment for Pine Tree.
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