Looking for a DAC that's better than Mc C47
Hi guys, I'm looking for a DAC upgrade to improve my current setup. Using the Mcintosh C47 digital preamp as the main interface source for a few years.
I find the C47 lacking in rich harmonics tones and 3D-ness in digital music playback. Budget around USD1000.
I've heard Denafrips Aries II and it doesn't even sound close. Topping, SMSL & Gustard around this price also not close. The C47 is good sounding already, just wanting to better it.
Any recommendations? Thank you.
I owned the C47 for a while and was not happy with the built in dac. I bought a Musetec MH-da005 for about 3K. I know this may be above your budget, but some feel this compares well to dacs costing 10K. Much has been written here on the Audiogon digital forum about it. Some think it may be the end of the search. I wrote a detailed review.
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/musetec-lks-mh-da005-dac |
