Myself and two buddies had a DAC "listening test" at one of their homes.
All Rogue tube gear and Martin Logan with a USB feed from Roon.
Three DACs: Chord Qutest, Mytek Brooklyn+ and Bryston BDA-3.
Honestly didn't have to go past one track (Linda Ronstadt: What's New) the difference was so obvious. Please don't bother trying to punch holes in the test or say it wasn't fair. If your ears work you would have had to agree. BTW the order of DACs above was the way they sounded from
good to better to best.
To the OP, If you like the sound of an older DAC and you can be assured that it can be repaired if needed, then I say go for it. Can't comment on any one in particular as I have no experience with them.
Regards,
barts
All Rogue tube gear and Martin Logan with a USB feed from Roon.
Three DACs: Chord Qutest, Mytek Brooklyn+ and Bryston BDA-3.
Honestly didn't have to go past one track (Linda Ronstadt: What's New) the difference was so obvious. Please don't bother trying to punch holes in the test or say it wasn't fair. If your ears work you would have had to agree. BTW the order of DACs above was the way they sounded from
good to better to best.
To the OP, If you like the sound of an older DAC and you can be assured that it can be repaired if needed, then I say go for it. Can't comment on any one in particular as I have no experience with them.
Regards,
barts