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Museatex Meilor Bitstream DAC

Until recently my sources were an updated Thorens turntable and Yamaha CD player. I have recently purchased a streamer and it is playing into an older Museatex Bitstream DAC. The Bitstream was originally developed by Ed Meitner and subsequently modified by John Wright in Canada.

While the Museatex DACs were considered quite good in days gone by, I was wondering if by chance anyone has gone from a modded Museatex DAC to a new DAC such as a DENAFRIPS ARES II or any of the other sub $2K DACs and could describe their impression of quality and quantity of improvement?

The Museatex sounds quite good, but I have not had the chance to compare it to any others.

Thanks

jetter

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jetter OP
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With a turntable and quality CD player as my sources I had my Bitstream in storage for quite a long while. I was using it with a Museatex CDD transport which it still working but sitting idle. Being out of the DAC market I read a LOT here of the new offerings but due to a two hour distance from a bricks and mortar store and the pandemic I haven’t had the opportunity to listen to any of the newer offerings.

Your post lets me know that my DAC is not completely lacking as DACs go and for that I thank you. Be sure to post your experience when you try the Denafrips.
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