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Merason DACs

I had heard of Merason DACs for a while. I decided to try the Merason Reuss. It's fed by my Innuos streamer (USB).

Wow, such an enjoyable DAC. Relaxing but without sacrificing all the audiophile attributes ;) Soundstage, Imaging etc..but more important a great tonality.

Was the Reuss released to replace the DAC1 mk1? 

Now I am wondering what the differences would be between Reuss and DAC1 mk2? Has anyone compared?

Hardly anything out there with regards to the company and lead designer. I would love to know more about Merason and their background.

sim_audio_nerd
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oddiofyl
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Merason DACs are good.   When demoing DACs a few years ago I went to listen to the Friot.   Definitely a good DAC for the money.   I also listened to the original DAC 1.  It was a great DAC but a little beyond my budget.   

Great sound and made in Switzerland.   Hard to go wrong with this brand.  

foamcutter
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@oddiofyl  did you hear the Frerot with the factory wal wart power supply or the matching POW 1 LPSU ? 

From the research I've done I'm seriously considering for my first external DAC the Merason Frerot or Reuss, or possibly one of the entry level models from Weiss... perhaps the DAC205.

 

v-fi
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I loved the DAC 1 mk2 when I heard it and almost bought it even though I don't need another DAC right now. Prior to that I have also heard the Frerot with the upgraded matching PSU. It is also really great, especially for the price. I think Merason has a nicely neutral sound while somehow managing to sound more natural and organic than most other neutral DACs. 

I have not heard the Reuss yet but I would be surprised if it wasn't also exceptional like the others.

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