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My components and power management are discussed in my Virtual System.
Tweaks for the signal and power clean-up were gleaned from Audiogon’s digital discussions.
Tube DAC with i2s input?
Hi all, I want to upgrade from my Pontus II which is a good DAC but I'm looking for better depth/dimension, separation and analog warmth. I recently added a Laiv uDDC to the Pontus and that improved things notably so I'd like to keep that option for a new tube DAC, however most I come across do not have i2s input. Any suggestions? Budget $4-6k thanks. - Rich
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I was in a similar situation and had a Denafrips Pontus II with the Iris DDC using an I2S cable. I moved to a Lampizator Atlantic TRP with no DDC and using the USB input. It was a rather dramatic improvement in resolution and soundstage with the Lampizator. I don’t think you need a DDC with the Lampizator. |
Try Anallog Bridge down stream from current DAC |
@jbuhl I considered the Modwright AB but already have a Hagerman Baratone tube buffer used in the same fashion - I liked the result for a while but eventually found the overall definition / detail too smeared with the buffer. While yes the Modwright is a better unit I fear a similar thing might happen? So I thought just take the plunge for an all-in-one tube DAC...
@pwoodard922 Very interesting to hear, thanks for chiming in. |
I would be shocked if the Modwright didnt out perform the Hagerman. I mean the power supply and the transformer alone are larger than the Hagerman (not that size alone matters) Plus the addition of the Modright capacitors. Not to mention the ability to switch between the 2×6SN7s or 2×6922s on the fly. With the extra cash you could roll a bunch of tubes through there to dial in your warmth and dimensionality you desire. As apposed to a shot and hope you hit the mark with a new DAC. |
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