I have the PS Audio DAC 3 its main issue is slight harshness in the upper treble you can get around this but requires good cabling or modifying the unit, it has more user options than the Tri Vista eg Balanced and USB. I think PS Audio our about to bring out a new DAC.If I was in your shoes I shop around there are some excellent DACs around that might over better sound and the same flexiabilty of the PS Audio, others to think about are the Stello Cambridge Audio Benchmark and the new Beresford
PS Audio DL 3 or MF Tri Vista 21 DAC?
Your thoughts on which is better? I was debating getting a new cdp, but from the advice of other audiogon members, and thinking it over, I think it is a better idea to get a good DAC to use with my current cdp, and wait until I figure out exactly how I want to implement a hard drive based system.
So, from what I have read these are 2 very good DACs, but which is a better buy? What are the strenghts/weaknesses of each. The MFTV21 listed for $2400 and Im hoping to pick it up here on Audigon for around $1100. The PSADL3 lists for $999 and I could get it for around $750 here. What about the level 3 or level 4 Cullen circuits modded DL3 at around $1500 new?
Should they both retain their value pretty well?
Thanks,
James
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In case it matters, I am using a MAC 6450 Integrated amp, and Gallo Ref. 3.1 speakers. Transparent Cables. The cdp is an Onkyo dvd player.
So, from what I have read these are 2 very good DACs, but which is a better buy? What are the strenghts/weaknesses of each. The MFTV21 listed for $2400 and Im hoping to pick it up here on Audigon for around $1100. The PSADL3 lists for $999 and I could get it for around $750 here. What about the level 3 or level 4 Cullen circuits modded DL3 at around $1500 new?
Should they both retain their value pretty well?
Thanks,
James
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In case it matters, I am using a MAC 6450 Integrated amp, and Gallo Ref. 3.1 speakers. Transparent Cables. The cdp is an Onkyo dvd player.