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Thoughts on DAC option

Current DAC is the original Auralic Vega . This was a HUGE upgrade in sound quality from a Cambridge Audio DAC Magic.

And things are good right now. Well, mostly, it's not like we are generally blessed with freedom from the desire to upgrade!

And now I have an option of a Chord 2qute. My main issue with the current setup is the fatigue on some music. EDM is generally fantastic, however rock is often harsh. Voices are great.

So the question is whether the Chord could smooth off the sharper edges of things.

All feedback gratefully received.

System is:

Sources - PC and Auralic Aries Mini

Amp - Prima Luna Frank Hybrid Integrated

Speakers - Krix Harmonix 2

Interconnects and speaker cables are average but not the biggest factor here from what I can tell.

incoming

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pingpong9
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Your experience with DACs is similar to mine.  I originally purchased a Cambridge Audio DAC Magic and then upgraded to the Auralic Vega.  HUGE improvement in sound quality!  I then started reading about the Chord DACs and was able to demo a Chord Hugo TT2.  WOW!!!  The difference in sound quality to me was STUNNING!  I would recommend you demo a Chord Hugo TT2 and skip the Chord 2QUTE.  It may cost a little more, but the difference is amazing! 

I use an AudioQuest Carbon USB cable between my PC and DAC and the sound is incredible!       

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