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Just a bit of an update. When I inquired about a DAC upgrade in a recent post, it was suggested that I look at upgrading my cables first. Since then, I have done so (see my virtual system for that). Not over the top stuff, but a definite improvement over the mostly stock, generic cables I originally had.

System is sounding pretty darn good, but like most of us, you always wonder what a more expensive DAC will offer in the way of sound quality improvements.

Many of the recommended, higher priced DACs seem to include streamers and/or offer pre-amp capabilities. I have a good streamer and pre-amp and really don’t want all those components in one box.

Have any of you experienced a DAC which offers the sound qualities of highly praised units like the Mola Mola Tambaqui, DCS Lina, T&A 200, Weiss DAC501, etc. which their only function is a DAC?

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tak1
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navyachts;  4 words; the Lampizator Baltic 4 ~!!! End of story. ok, a few more. 

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Oh brother. You're just a superior human being in every way. 

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Very sorry to hear. The Batic 4 truly is the sweet spot of the line up. And using Emission Labs Rectifier with a couple of other options for the driver tubes is just wonderful, So fluid and dynamic and resolving. Greg Weaver's vid on the Baltic 3 is working listening to. The B-4 is better. If there is any way to add a shelf or a separate rack, it would worth the effort, IMHO. Good luck. 

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@tvad    Yes, well, I don't know specifically what you tried, but for me and others that I've talked to (Owners) the EMM Rec tube was a significant improvement as were the Black Treasures,. Better than the BTs, are dual C3g's (German) for each channel using adapters from China. Truly, brought the Baltic to another level.

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First, they were not uber expensive. 

"However, I do not regret my decision to pass on those tubes.": 

You don't know what you don't know.  You can only make that statement by trying them out. 

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