AudioGD R8 MAk2 dac update


Whatever the guys had for measurements ,the New 2021Audio GT R7,and R8 MK2 are improved is several important area they run much cooler and far more linear 
For they are using all Better-quality R core transformers ,pure class A for 2 transformers on the analog outputs ,
But in the critical digital outputs it uses a high spec R core transformers 
And New very high quality servo controlled, the latest ultra quiet power regulators .For the New R8-MK2 it has Over 30,000 uf in low ESR capacitance ,and 135 watt output capability for a very robust power supply,bigger then many preamplifiers .I only have 200 hours on it a solid 4-500 hours for full Runin 
And a New   Ram buffer that takes the incoming digital signal and then only at the output does it go to 2 ultrahigh precision Femto clocks for excellent precision and accuracy.
The New R8 mk2 just came out end of April 2021,and has 7 true adjustments for sound quality 4- Non-oversampling modes,1 is new a Vinyl mode that makes older-bright CDs sound much smooth and better, and 3- Oversampling modes, it weighs almost 26 lbs and even though not fully run in it is noticably better sounding then my DenafripsPontus 2, that I just sold ,it’s Big seperate  power-supplies give it a deep and controlled presentation great image depth and a Big wide soundstage My friends  Holo springs 2 dac presentation sounds laid back and light  in comparison ,a lot  has to do to the 3 Big R core transformers and many regulated power-supplies  ,.A Great buy at $2k IMO and still running in.
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There are 5 workable setting ,and several blank ones for future firmware upgrades,more options ,in Europethey have a strong presence pretty new in 
North America . Now that Underwood Wally is the distributor and service center 
I think it will do well and with these New mk2 dacs judt came out in late April 
there will be reviews  but will take time . Having personally owned the Yggsdrasil 
and pontus 2. And. Neighbor has Holo springs. 2 .  This.audio gd R8 mk2 is their midline dac at just under $2k it sounds very good at present and.best dac I have heard-under$2500 ,Still needs another 300 hours -500 hrs to full runin. The R7,and R7 HE are better still 
and have a hookup for their 10mhz master clock at $1200 or less they say very special from guys I spoke with online in Europe.
Interesting design I'm intrigued, my favorite reviewer Christiaan Punter at Hifi Advice has given a few Audio GD products excellent review I hope he reviews this.
Nice engineering.
The best DACs are FPGA.  
This is combined it with a resistor ladder for $1800.
Every input including i2s.
Probably the best bang/$ out there in '21
Excellent!  Nothing like developing a component while you sell intermediate designs along the way.  Makes for a lot of happy customers.