Advice regarding separate DAC purchase


Greetings all.  I currently have a McIntosh MA8900 Integrated with an onboard DAC1.  I'm considering a purchase of an external DAC from Denefrips , specifically the Pontus ll or possibly the Venus ll. They are R2R DACs that most users have reviewed with very positive comments.

I have not listened to an R2R DAC so I'm asking yinz if this is a good upgrade from my current DAC. I only listen to redbook CDs and Vinyl.  I have not considered streaming at this time and given my music library I'll be staying that way.

Thanks and Happy Listening to all.  Greg

gjohns

Showing 1 response by ketchup

you suddenly have access to millions of albums at nearly zero cost, many of higher resolution, you end up asking… “what was I thinking? Why didn’t I do this years ago.

Absolutely.  A streamer is an essential component.