DACs are funny beasts in that many of the under $500 units are really quite good and it will take a sizable outlay to really better them. Think along the lines of $3-5K DACS. Many in between this range are fine units (W4S, Bryston, etc)but it takes a large $$ leap to make a major improvement. This is not a slam on the mid priced units at all, just that the technology at the lower price ranges are getting so good.
how much $$$ 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.