DAC UPGRADE QUESTION

I currently have the following system:

1. Martin Logan 11A impressions hybrid-subwoofer with electrostatic panels.

2. Conrad Johnson Classic 62 power amp-60 watts per channel (not the SE )

3. Chord Qtest DAC

4. Lumin U2 mini streamer

Adding the Lumin and streaming with Qobuz has improved the sound immensely from my Cary CD player being used as a transport and the Qtest DAC.

The Qtest Dac was around $2000.00.

Looking for upgrade suggestions as thinking I can improve my sound further with a better sounding DAC.

Thank you.

kjl106507-13-2023 12:42pm

barts Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 685 posts 07-14-2023 at 05:48pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Me and an audiophile buddy of mine had a DAC shootout at his place. The three contestants were Mytech Brooklyn Bridge, Qutest and a Bryston BDA-3. Same day, same system, same tracks: the Mytech sounded "shrouded", the Qutest was better by a bunch. It was clear and articulate. The BDA-3 kicked butt, great sound stage, very musical. $4k. And yes we went back and forth, listened for quite a while...considered doing it single blind, but it was unnecessary. The differences were that obvious. Just my personal experience YMMV. Regards, barts