Peabody's New Crown Jewel

[Feanor]

I took possession of the #512 tonight. What a slab, solid and weighs more than some amps I've seen although specs say only 33lbs. ...

It certainly looks like a very robust unit ...

Briefly checking out the user manual, I note that it supports connection to network via Ethernet; it seems to be DHCP compliant which means you can play media supplied by compliant server, (which includes any computer with Windows Media Player). Curiously the manual mentions that the computer have Windows 2000 or Windows XP -- huh?!? Well I'm sure it works with newer versions too.

Inside, the power supply looks really massive. It has a built-in RFI/EMI filter in the AC connector -- something every component should have. I'm glad to say my Schiit Bifrost DAC has one too, as did ancient Assemblage 1.5 DAC. But if every design had one I suppose it would punish the cable and power conditioner market unduely ...