Audio Research DAC 7 vs Primare DAC 30

Anyone have an opinion on which of these is better for use with a streamer like the Auralic Aries or for playing with a cd transport. Thank you very much for any feedback.

gasherbaum11-13-2015 8:41pm

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jafant Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 20,114 posts 11-15-2015 at 11:18pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Gasher- If you are looking for an all-in-one and enjoy ARC products, look no further than the CD9. It employs a killer DAC for computer audio/streaming, plus, CD spinner. I am not sure how the Primare would compare? Keep me posted & Happy Listening.
jafant Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 20,114 posts 11-18-2015 at 03:31am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Agreed- most ARC fans will tell you that the CD7 was the best ever produced, as the newer, CD 9 & CD6 are more tech (featurers) driven to mutli-task. Still, the OP inquires about Primare and I am very curious to demo the new CD32 spinner. It has received great marks thanks to the new Sanyo drive/laser assembly! Keep me posted & Happy Listening!
jafant Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 20,114 posts 11-19-2015 at 06:11pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Gasher- you are in for a treat w/ the Thiel CS 3.7. It is very current hungry, so choose your power amp wisely. Thiel are my reference speakers, simply outstanding! Keep me posted on the other gear in your system & Happy Listening!
jafant Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 20,114 posts 11-22-2015 at 01:35pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Hello Gasherbaum- I enjoy the Thiel CS 2.4SE the best. if I had the correct space, I would buy the CS 3.7. Krell is a very good match, as well as, Pass Labs for SS duty. On the Tubey side, ARC, Conrad Johnson & Aesthetix would be a sonic match. Cabling matches are: Audioquest, Audience, Nordost, Silent Source, Transparent and Wireworld- so you have many choices depending on the gear. Keep me posted & Happy Thanksgiving!

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