Looking for a new DAC


 

Looking for dac recommendations

I have been slowly doing major upgrades to my system and now it’s time for a better dac.

Current system

Modwright KWH 225i integrated

Magnepan 3.7i speakers

Rotel RCD-1572 cd player

Will not be upgrading these anytime soon

 

Need upgrading

Schiit Modius dac

WiiM Ultra streamer (considering the Aurender N200)

Looking for a dac that will complement the Modwright and Magnepans.

 

Below is a few suggestions I have received but not sure how they will sound with my system.

T+A DAC 200

Gold Note DS-10 EVO

Laiv Harmony

Weiss DAC 204

 

ice812

@norust 

I love the Modwright. When it comes time to upgrade my turntable, I will be getting the Modwright PH9 phono stage. Dan is a great guy and they have fantastic products and customer service.

Great system.  I have and love that Rotel CD player.  2 suggestions.

1.  Streamer.  Check out Innuos.  They have several models depending on your budget.  I have the Zen MK3 and it improved the sound of my system.

2.  Holo Audio May DAC.  Comes in different builds again depending on your budget and preferences.

The combo of Innuos and Holo Audio is an excellent match in my experience and made significant improvement my system.  

I have a recommendation worth considering on the streamer component, which is Magna Hi Fi's Mano Ultra MK3.5. It's a two box system consisting of a Farad 3 linear power supply and matching box with the streamer component. You have options for the build including an upgraded  connection cable (mine is highly optioned and I recommend their level 2 silver cable if your system is sufficiently warm). It's ben a very significant upgrade in sound quality from my old Bluesound Node and I give it high marks. Hans Beekhuyzen has a Youtube review on it and uses it as his current reference streamer if you want to learn more. I love mine and it's worth considering. I'd also note the Weiss 204 is a dac that I really want ro hear. Have fun with your search for new gear.

The New Denafrips Terminator -15+  dac very detailed and analog sounding 

another excellent dac Swiss Merason Dac1 Mk2  very detailed and analog sounding.both exceptional and can compete with dacs of much more monies.

I would also consider a Lampizator DAC. I just got a Lampizator Atlantic TRP (tube rollers paradise). I previously had a Denafrips Pontus II with an Iris DDC. While that was a very good combo, the Lampi is more detailed, better bass and a vastly larger soundstage. Highly recommended. Having said all that, I would also like to hear a Holo May KTE.