Just a comment. I've have Denafrips Ares II, Pontus II in other systems and am currently using Terminator II linked to Hermes DDC with I2s in my main system. I've had the T II since it was released awhile back. The rest of my system is Aavik, Ansuz, and Kudos. I can not believe the sound from the Terminator II and Hermes combo. I've looked at "upgrading" to an Aavik D-280 or Terminator Plus 12th in place of the T II/Hermes combo but just can't bring myself to do it. Everything sounds so right. I think the Terminator II/Hermes DDC combo gives a magnificent sound an is an unbelievable bargain. Hard to better even for 2 or 3 times the cost.
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.