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DAC experiences?

Hi guys,

thanks for all your great advice so far. I come to you with DAC questions. I’m interested to hear your opinions on the Chord Qutest vs PS Audio DirectStream Mk2 vs Chord Dave. 
 

I know they all sit at different price points, but I have a few options at good used prices and I would love to hear insights and experiences on these DACS, their sound, and living with them day to day. 
 

I’ll be using Nova III floorstanders, Luxman 509z integrated, and for now a Node Icon N530 as transport but with a view to upgrade streamer. 
 

tia 

Stephen

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I currently have a Node N130 with the LHY LPS and a BlackIce Tube DAC and I’m very happy. The ICON and the N130 seem to have the same streamer specs.

It appears the dual mono DACs are where the ICON should beat the N130, so I’m curious what your impressions of the ICON are using it’s internal DAC, and if you have tried any external DACs already that bested the ICON?

THX

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