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Has anyone compared the Dinafrips Terminator II to the Terminator +?

I've read and watched countless reviews. The T+ is $2500 more than the T II. I am fully aware of the new 12th edition upgrade to them. What I am trying to figure out is if you really get much more in the Terminator + for the extra $2500? I have a Hermes DDC to sync the clock to either one, which I hear really improves them. I've emailed Alvin and he described the differences as: 

 

The differences between the Terminator II and Plus, the Terminator Plus comes with premium offering of:

  • Aluminum anodized curvy front panel
  • Precision, hand-picked, premium OCXO
  • Hand-picked R-2R board

I am saving up for one of these DACs, one could happen quicker than the other.

 

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I upgraded from the Terminator (with the latest DSP board prior to the T II) to the Terminator +. The T+ has a tonal balance and presentation almost exactly the same as the Terminator, but with a bit more detail and a smoother top end. I don't regret in the least doing the upgrade, but I suspect the T II is closer to the T+. 

In both cases, I coupled the DAC with the Gaia DDC. The Gaia is connected to my streamer (Sonore Signature Rendu SE) using an AQ Diamond USB, and to my DAC with a Tubulus Argentus I2S cable. 

The Gaia and T+ make an outstanding combination. 

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