With all other things the same; auralic Aries Mini feeding dac feeding Line Magnetic 508ia feeding Peak Consult Princess Signatures through Auditorium A23 cable, the recent upgrade from Chord Mojo to Chord Qutest was eye opening indeed. For $1,695 the Qutest added such remarkable detail, deeper stage and an analog continuity that I just don’t want to leave the room. Vocals in particular are reaching live quality ex: Neil Young at Massey Hall, it’s like I’m there.
Most organic / real / analogue sounding DAC (ideally with Volume Control) for $1500??????
I’d say I’m completely jaded with digital Hifi. All sounds so thin & clinical.
I people raving about Benchmark DACs & Chord Mojos etc. They sound like hell to me. Nothing at all like real live voices & instruments.
I’ve been reading about R2R Ladders & NOS. The descriptions match what I’m looking for. I want natural sound that makes me forget about Hifi & just listen to the music.
like Reel to Reel without the faff.
Lifelike is my aim, but I certainly prefer a warm, dark sound over clinical.
Don't need a load of inputs. Only need 2 or 3.
I don’t have any analog sources, so prefer the DAC to have Volume Control to eliminate the need for a Pre Amp. However, if the best sounding DACs don’t have Volume Control & there are clear sonic benefits to having a Preamp, then I could be persuaded.
I’m in UK btw, so need brands that ship to UK.
Suggestions please?
Thanks
I people raving about Benchmark DACs & Chord Mojos etc. They sound like hell to me. Nothing at all like real live voices & instruments.
I’ve been reading about R2R Ladders & NOS. The descriptions match what I’m looking for. I want natural sound that makes me forget about Hifi & just listen to the music.
like Reel to Reel without the faff.
Lifelike is my aim, but I certainly prefer a warm, dark sound over clinical.
Don't need a load of inputs. Only need 2 or 3.
I don’t have any analog sources, so prefer the DAC to have Volume Control to eliminate the need for a Pre Amp. However, if the best sounding DACs don’t have Volume Control & there are clear sonic benefits to having a Preamp, then I could be persuaded.
I’m in UK btw, so need brands that ship to UK.
Suggestions please?
Thanks