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how good are the non os dacs?

had the epiphanous vinyl experience and realize that i would like to bring my digital closer to the vinyl qualities i.e. smoother with more natural tones but retaining good resolution. i have my eye on the non os dac by promitheusaudio.com. small company but the opinions thus far are great. could a few of you digital experts comment on how good non os really sounds? love to hear recommendations from those of you that have listened to them in comparison. thanks
djwilbourn

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nilthepill
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Hi Djwilbourn,

I have a Zanden 5000 Signature DAC (Non OS) and a Metronome C2A signature DAC (OS)
nilthepill
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Assuming you mean 16/44.1 by non OS DACS, the two that have auditioned (and own one of them) does sure come close to a good Vinyl rig experience. Undertow describes this sound very well. All the notes sounds like real music and can tell what instruments the sounds originates from- acoustic or electronic. Human voices are so natural and real and you can also hear 'inner' sound. Less to zero sibilance.

I also have auditioned many OS DACs (and own one of them) and can audition on a fly. Again, Undertow describes this sounds very well. Almost always, weight on the OS DAC notes is comparatively lighter- lower and mids, exhibits more air, tend to have more sibilance (compared to non OS DACs).

I find myself listening to non OS DAC for serious listening since it compares to my Vinyl set frighteningly well. The OS DAC does a good job but not as well.
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