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

shkong78 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,463 posts 07-13-2023 at 07:19pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have Dave (modified with three Farad Lps) and Mscaler. But after trying out Starkrimson Pecanpi + which cost 900$, I ended up buying it. I do not mean Pecanpi+ bumped out Dava and Mscaler. But the former sounds slightly fuller than latter while matching close in details and soundstage. Pecanpi+ is also streamer but I use it as standalone Dac only. My source is Aurender N30 My pre amp has several inputs and I switch between Dave and Pecanpi+ using remote control depending on music and my mood.😀 Thomas
shkong78 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,463 posts 07-19-2023 at 06:11pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete https://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/orchard-audio-pecanpi-streamer-dac-preamp-headphone-amp-tour.1175470/page-4 You can try out Pecanpi+ by being in tour. I found it very nice for the money. It match closely to Dave and Mscaler. Thomas