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

You might consider the Bryston BDA 31.4 DAC.  That also has a built in streamer based on the MPD technology.  Roon ready I believe and should work with Ardivarna server as well. 

I'm so far hearing the Terminator 15th is fine without a DDC, as it already comes with extremely capable Dual OCXO (oven controlled crystal oscillators). 

@vthokie83  Good point.  I just read someone here got the new Laiv DDC and found it to make a significant improvement with his T2 that I believe also uses an OCXO clock although not sure it’s as good as those used in the 15th so something to explore.  I also saw someone recently replaced their Harmony DAC with the LTA Aero DAC that he much preferred, and since I forgot to mention the LTA earlier I just wanted to circle back with that as another potential option.  FWIW. 

@ice812 

Modwright is awesome gear I would consider going with Dan for the Weiss and Modwrights power supply…that he sells…

‘also the Magna HiFi Mano Ultra MkIII now the 5 with the separate Farad power supply is a great streamer I love mine..

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