Have not heard the DAC1. The DAC2 has a solid state output stage, the DAC3 a tube output stage with predictable differences. The DAC2 has more powerful, defined base and the DAC3 a smoother, more harmonically rich midrange. I prefered the DAC2 for rock, the DAC3 on almost all other music, and bought the DAC3.
Audio Research DACs
Audio Research usually doesn't mention much about their past line of products on their web page, so only current products are mentioned. I know ARC has the DAC3, DAC1, DAC5, with the DAC3 being the current version. Does anyone know the history of these DACs as far as sound, quality, etc. I am assuming DAC3 is the best since it's current, and as with DAC technology, USUALLY more recent is better...What would be the comparison between DAC3/DAC1/DAC5?
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