Berkeley Audio Alpha DAC Series II and Alpha USB

Jmjohnson,
I had the BADA series 1.

Thanks for the replies. If I understand correctly Pawel8 you still have the DAC but sold the Alpha USB and Sabai you have sold your DAC? This doesn’t instill me with confidence on my choice. The Alpha USB I can understand especially in comparison to the Solution USB 590 but Sabai can you say what you didn’t like with the Series I and what you got instead.
Pawel8 – regarding the cables, thanks for the heads up. I plan to start with WireWorld StarLight USB and AES cables, inexpensive but decent and will probably try some alternatives down the road if needed.

You are doing your hi-res files a disservice using a USB connection at all. What does this unit cost? A LINN Akurate DS would be a better choice I think.

I still have Alpha DAC series 2.
I do not want any USB interface with external power supply therefore my selection is above mentioned Soulution 590,Stello U3,V-link 192 and possibly Audiophileo.
Wireworld cables are very good choice.
The person I sold Alpha USB has Berkeley Alpha DAC1 and says that the sound he is getting is excellent when used in combination.

Just bought the Alpha USB, will be running it into the 96/24 input of my Resolution Audio OPUS 21 CDP for a while. Have been prepping the mac mini, reimporting CDS as AIFF and lossless, loading PureMusic etc. Expect to get the Series 2 DAC later in a few months.

Thanks again for the input.