Grimm MU1/Mola Mola Tambaqui combo vs. Grimm MU2


Here is a great video discussing the very popular question of which is better:  the Grimm MU1 streamer with the Mola Mola Tambaqui DAC or the Grimm MU2 with built-in DAC?

 

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He concluded that the Grimm MU2 is very good and a winner for the price.  Given a high-resolution system, the Grimm MU1 with a Mola Mola Tambaqui is clearly better.  Both are extraordinary values, but the separates in this case are simply better (MU1/Tambaqui).  

Sounds about right to me.  I have an MU1 and a Lampizator GG3.  Haven't listened to the MU2.

 

Other reviewers don’t share his opinion. He sells both lines, why would he tell current and potential customers that the cheaper option sounds better? He left out the fact that the MU2 has a preamp section and doubles as a Roon Core and Endpoint.