Monolith by Monoprice Liquid Platinum Balanced DAC by Alex Cavalli (AKM4499)
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$499.99
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ETA: 4/19/2021
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Will this have Parametric EQ and Dirac Sensurround II (or better), like in Monolith THX 788 DAC/AMP?
A shopper
on Sep 11, 2019
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does this work with mqa?
A shopper
on Nov 17, 2019
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Any chance of a case that matches the new 887 Amp? Or will it be as pictured on this page?
New User U
on Nov 19, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Since it is Cavalli, it will match the Cavalli amplifier aesthetics.
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- New User U Staff on Nov 19, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Since it is Cavalli, it will match the Cavalli amplifier aesthetics.
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- New User U Staff on Nov 19, 2019
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Does it have a USB connection so I can hook it up to a laptop or something?
New User U
on Nov 24, 2019
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How would this DAC pair with the Monolith THX AAA 887?
If not this one, what is a good DAC for this amp?
If not this one, what is a good DAC for this amp?
G
on Feb 27, 2020
BEST ANSWER: At the moment I would recommend Topping D90, which also uses AKM 4499, and is a brilliant device which is just $100 pricier.
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- Leonid G on May 15, 2020
BEST ANSWER: At the moment I would recommend Topping D90, which also uses AKM 4499, and is a brilliant device which is just $100 pricier.
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- Leonid G on May 15, 2020
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Will this use tubes in the output buffer stage?
New User U
on May 5, 2020
BEST ANSWER: There aren't any tubes being utilized in this product.
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- New User U Staff on May 5, 2020
BEST ANSWER: There aren't any tubes being utilized in this product.
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- New User U Staff on May 5, 2020
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Is this still on target for a June 24 launch? Trying to decide between this and the Topping D90. If this launches in June, then I’ll just wait.
A shopper
on May 26, 2020
BEST ANSWER: This is looking to have a more Aug/Sept timeframe.
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- New User U Staff on May 27, 2020
BEST ANSWER: This is looking to have a more Aug/Sept timeframe.
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Does this use a single AKM4499 chip, or dual AKM4499’s?
Sam S
on Sep 10, 2019
From the description: ”Featuring single ended and balanced analog XLR inputs“ - I’m presuming you mean outputs?
A shopper
on Nov 18, 2019
Will the DAC include a remote?
Ryan A
on Jan 6, 2020
Can us as the customer have the full spec to look? And couple photos of it. It supposed to come out a few months ago, so I bet the photo and spec have to be ready.
New User U
on Apr 27, 2020
Any info on whether the DAC will have preamp out capability so it could be used with powered monitors? A picture of the back panel would be welcomed.
A shopper
on Jun 3, 2020
Monoprice liquid platinum dac is the stage output analogue class A ?
A shopper
on Jun 26, 2020
Is dual Akm 4499 & dual mono class A output stages ?
New User U
on Jun 28, 2020
Will the Liquid Platinum amp perfectly stack on top of this? No heat issues?
A shopper
on Jul 9, 2020
Is this dac ever going to be released? If so, when? The eta date seems to be continuously pushed back....
A shopper
on Oct 20, 2020
Is it possible to select which outputs are active, i.e. only balanced, or only unbalanced A, or B? Is the digital volume control of the AK4499 active? Is there a remote?
A shopper
on Nov 27, 2020
When do you plan to release this dac/have it in stock?
A shopper
on Dec 30, 2020
What kind of "options" does this have? Is there EQ of any kind?
Travis B
on Jan 1, 2021
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