Chord Dave


It won't be for everyone. I'm not saying it's the best. I've owned several DACs and after owning the Dave for a couple of weeks all I can say is WOW! This is the closest to hearing a night and day difference between components that I've experienced. The Dave differentiates between recording venues better than anything I've owned. Detail, soundstage, air, vocals, attack and dynamics are truly outstanding. I'm saying all of this and I'm using the standard power cord. If you're looking for a new DAC, give the Dave a listen.  
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Pitching in to add a bit-from @verdantaudio post: 
"  In a non-covid world, the Dave is in line to be update to a Dave 2 but that is not that close and is probably still a couple years away. "
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/how-do-i-feed-the-chord-dave-tt2-plus-m-scaler-a-better-choic...

The comparison / listing of previous generation gear is  noteworthy as well ... for more insight though  some may enjoy input from ' the man ' himself Robb Watts. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXyjsSYjnL8&t=938s

Also a Review and discussion of the differences in Chord components
from Passion for Sound.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzUsEp_eRfQ