Jerry Ozment has a new dac out...

Try him at 203-222-2274. As I mentioned, I think the only difference is the different DAC chip, which he feels sounds better. He may talk you out of the change.

Anyone who has a Model 34 that had the transformer upgrade (but not the 2400's chips) will be able to tell you what the 34MXL sounds like.

Jerry said the 24MXL was ugradeable to the 34MXL. He had not yet established a price for the upgrade (two weeks ago). He said by the end of September he would have a better idea on the time and cost for the upgrade.

So, will the '34 output 24/96?

I spoke with Jerry yesterday regarding the upgrade from the 24MXL to the new 34MXL. He said that the transformer was upgraded and the components (caps, resistors) were now matched in house instead of by the manufacturer. He said it was a noticeable improvement. What I liked about him is that he didn't hype the product like some who shall go unnamed do. He also asked what I thought of the sound of the 24MXL. It is the best DAC I have owned so I had no complaints but there is always room for improvement. He said the improvements he heard were better focus and soundstaging with the 34MXL. He said no pricing or turnaround time for the upgrade has been established yet and to call him in about a month and he should have an idea by then.

Bart

Does anyone have any updated information on the upgrade?