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Bel Canto DAC2 vs. DAC1/1.1?

I read the 6Moons review of the DAC2, which said the DAC2 sounds like a Wadia.

I also read the Soundstage review that says the DAC2 sound very similar to the DAC1/1.1, except for more extended frequency extremes.

Which review is closer to the truth and which one do others enjoy from a long term listening and musical worth point of view? (would be connected to an RME Digi 96/8 PAD sound card, either via a Stereovox HDXV digital cable or glass toslink cable)
mshan

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lkdog
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FWIW I had a BC 1.1 and used various transports (Pioneer, CEC, etc) and tried many decent cables with it.
It was nice and smooth but there were better digital source solutions out there for my tastes in the used price range of a BC DAC 1.1.
You will get many responses here I am sure.
Can't comment on the BC DAC 2.
If you are set on a DAC, I think there are many options that folks might suggest in the price range you are talking about ($500-900).
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