I used to own the M24 and in many ways it is a giant killer. While you can certainly find something that will outperform it you'll have to spend significantly more IMO to do so and then you might just find that you've spent 5x the cost of the M24 to attain a 5% improvement. The DAC is that good.
how much $$$ to really upgrade my DAC
Been loyal to my Monarchy M24 (upgraded Siemens tubes) + upsampling DIP for a few years now, many in fact. Nothing wrong, upgraditis hitting me. Been reading everything and the contrary about new $1,000 DAC shoebox size (Burson, Wyred, Peachtree and so on) with fancy Sabre chip yet power supply the size of cherry tomato...then I think go Weiss or Esoteric or EMM Lab and break the bank....I know there is only one way to find out but I am curious to hear what others may have done...thanks
PS: I am a PC Audio guy and haven't seen the light on my CDP for 5 years now.
PS: I am a PC Audio guy and haven't seen the light on my CDP for 5 years now.