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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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From my experience, the lowest cost high end DAC is the Schitt Yggi+. In my opinion, the very best one they have made was the Yggi+ OG. Unfortunately, they can no longer make it. The other 2 models they now have, the LIM and MIB are good but not as clean sounding as the OG (I own one). I owned the LIM but converted it to the MIB

I mention this because in 2 weeks Schitt is supposed to be rolling out the best DAC they have ever made, the Byggi. Currently, there is only 1 review of it on SBAF web site. There will be 2 Byggi’s at the Los Angeles CanJam in 2 weeks.

I am in the Schitt queue to convert my MIB to the Byggi. The OG competes with things like the Chord DAVE and Mola Mola Tambaqui. Cost ranges from $2200 to $3500.

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