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AA DDE v3.0 vs. newer stuff

Currently using an Audio Alchemy DDE v3.0 / DTI 2.0 combo driven by a Marantz CD67SE. Can any past/present owners of AA gear weigh in on how this rig compares to some of the newer stuff out there in the ~$1000 range (new or used). Been out of the hifi hobby for some time, and wondering if the AA stuff is just plain outclassed by the newer technology.

System:
Digital front end (above)
McCormack TLC-1
Classe CA-100
Acoustic Energy AE1s.

Thanks.
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racarlson
58 posts
 
I still own this combo, though it is not in use right now, and have owned the Dusty Vawter-modified DDE v3.0 and DTIPRO32. I now use the Perpetual Technologies P3A, stock with standard power supply in one system and ModWright modified with P1A and Monolithic Power Supply in the other. I think even the stock P3A with standard power supply would be a step up for you in terms of general refinement and soundstaging. You can often find that for $500-600 here on Audiogon, and even direct from PT it woudl be in your price range.
Rich
dne
139 posts
 
I had an AA 3.0 for a short while, but without the DTI. I replaced it with an MSB Link III, with mods by Channel Islands which made it equivalent to the Nelson Link, plus I had the upgraded Monolithic power supply. BIG IMPROVEMENT over the AA 3.0 in all areas. Sorry to say, the 3.0 was not even close.
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jayctoy
1,962 posts
 
I agree with Ben, the AA stuff are more natural sounding,
than the PT stuff.
golf_bht
1 posts
 
Well I also use the same combo as you and found that it is very natural. Now I have the same setting for both my car and my home. I haven try the PT combo yet but as soon as I have enough money I will defenitely check the PT out. By the way what sort of voltage that PT gears is required
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