Help choosing a DAC


Hi folks, need some help choosing a DAC, hoping you all can help me reach a decision. My current system is as follows:

  1. Magnepan 1.7i
  2. Conrad-Johnson Classic 2 SE Preamp
  3. C-J MF2250 SE AMP
  4. OPPO 105D
  5. Cardas, Transparent cabling
  6. REL S3SHO sub woofer

Considering this setup, would you all choose the Denafrips Pontus or the Venus. I reached out to Vinshine and they said, if you are a music lover then choose Pontus, if you are a critical listener then choose Venus. I am both ? Please help me decide, is it worth stepping up to the Venus. Also my purchase philosophy is BIFL (Buy It For Life), not sure if that helps in giving me some advise. Thank you all.

 


 

shrapnel

Showing 1 response by decooney

 @oddiofyl "My problem with Denafrips is there is no return policy.     What is your budget ?   Maybe consider used ,   check out TMR in Colorado.  They have a good return policy."  

+1 

Gotta say overall, with only one minor exception over the past 4-5 years, I've had good interaction and transactions with TMR Audio.  They helped me move some gear more than a few times - so I could try new stuff, at reasonable prices, and the return policy was there if I needed it.  They have learned and evolved, with increasing inventory supply over time.