This is just IMHO but after updating my DAC 2X to the new version 2 I feel it is a significant upgrade although expensive. My observations are better vocals both male and female. There also seems to be be more weight to the music and improved but subtle detail. I posted this as an insight for other DAC 2x owners who maybe considering this upgrade.
If you decide to buy a used DAC 2X make sure it was manufactured in 2016 or later as their were improvements made that you will need in order to do the Version 2 upgrade.
I have a 2012 DAC2X which was just updated to V.2 (DAC2X V2) at the company without any problems or special charge because of its age. The upgrade is well worth it. It took an excellent DAC and made it significantly better.
I am the guy who started this discussion and my response to glory is I have tried several other high end DACSÂ including the Bricasti SE, the Berkeley Audio Reference MK1 the MSB Analog and the Linn Klimax and IMHO it is the best of them more musical.
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