I think it may depend on how often your friend likes to upgrade their gear. I agree that digital technology is not changing anywhere near as fast as manufacturers, retailers, and magazines would like us to believe.
Integrated with built-in accessible DAC bad move?
A friend of mine asked me advice on buying a HEGEL 300 integrated with Dac, wondering what I might think of this purchase.
Basically, I feel those amps with Dacs will be quickly obsolete as digital technology is moving too fast.
Why buy an expensive amp with a "computer" inside when there are dozens of dacs out there - and improving fast. How about resale value?
Case in point, Naim dropped the Dac in its Supernait II....
Basically, I feel those amps with Dacs will be quickly obsolete as digital technology is moving too fast.
Why buy an expensive amp with a "computer" inside when there are dozens of dacs out there - and improving fast. How about resale value?
Case in point, Naim dropped the Dac in its Supernait II....