I have the Terminator. I compared that to a Mytek Brooklyn, PrimaLuna EVO 100 Tube DAC, and the D/A in a Lyndorf Integrated (Tdai 2170). The Mytek had a lot of detail but cold sounding to me. The Lyndorf was similar to the Mytek but it was a great all in one unit. The PrimaLuna was the total opposite. Liquid, round almost mushy to me. The Terminator is just outstanding. It's full sounding, detailed but not cold... it's fantastic. That being said, I have read that the Pontus II is the "sweet spot" for value in the Denafrips line. Most people say it sounds very similar to the Terminator. I would strongly consider the Pontus II on your budget.
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I was completely taken by the sq of the Aqua hi fi la scala dac during a demo. Even with a discount the price is out of budget and would have to add a streamer as well
I have been following multiple impressions of direct to consumer units such as Denefrips pontus, audio gd 7 and Holo May. Anyone with experience with the Aqua hi fi and the subsequent dacs?
TIA
I have been following multiple impressions of direct to consumer units such as Denefrips pontus, audio gd 7 and Holo May. Anyone with experience with the Aqua hi fi and the subsequent dacs?
TIA