Holographic DAC With Air And Decay


Like the title says what’s your vote for favorite Dac when it comes air, decay and three dimensional soundstage?  Looking at 3k or less used. I tend to prefer R2R and, or tubes.  I suppose I'm open to other options as long as it sounds smooth and refined. As always I look forward to all your input, thanks!  

brylandgoodman

A “holographic” sounding DAC is often used to describe a Lampizator DAC, but this is likely out of budget. 

OP if Audio mirror is in your radar...there is a Tub IV Se on usaudiomart for a great price...loving my Tub V....very holographic...an affordable Tube dac...that competes up the food chain a bit.

Might I suggest the Rockna Wavelight for consideration.

I've had one in my main rig for a year and a half now and am very happy with it. Replaced a Chord Qutest and was a definite upgrade.

TMR has one on hand in silver at the moment.

 

 

 

@brylandgoodman The Gustard X-30 showed up this afternoon. I'll start by saying that I won't be sending it back.  It's everything that I'd read in the reviews.

Better detail and imaging without any harshness.  Puncher bass. I would say it's holographic. Lots of settings to tweak things, but I like it where I have it. 

The R26 is a great dac for the money, but if you have the $, I'd go for the X-30. I got a good deal by buying direct from Aoshida.  Shoot them an email and they might offer a discount. Very good customer service.