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Upgrade Denafrips Terminator 2

Hi Guys,

I started my "DAC Journey" around 3 years ago. Over the time I had an Rasperry Pi 3b with integreated DAC, a Bluesound Node, then a Denafrips Pontus 2 and now a Denafrips Terminator 2. 

I am pretty happy with the T2, but I am looking for the secret Gamechanger in the DAC category.

Sure, the T2 is a great DAC, but there is for todays standard better stuff out there, even for a bit less money I guess.

My next DAC should sound a bit more holographic, more revealing with that warm sound signature. I think the R2R technology is the way to go, but I am open for everything. What I probably love the most about the T2 is that Bass slam. So I am looking forward for that kind of sound.

I read a lot about the very hyped up Holo Audio May. Also other brands like Lampizator, Rockna and LAIV are a names that can not be ignored.

 

I am a used buyer, so everything up to 5.5k for a used price is okay for me. I just need some suggestions or experiences from you guys.

Maybe someone has an cheaper option as an secret advice from a small company.

Looking forward hearing from you.

braun-hifi

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braun-hifi OP
7 posts
 

The Playback Designs mpd-8 is a great DAC I think. Heard many good stuff about it. 

But this is just way to expensive for me.

braun-hifi OP
7 posts
 

Thanks for the reccomandation. I have also heard about another DAC called Wadia 27ix V3. It is a bit older but should be better than most newer DACs out there.

Did anyone heard about it too?

braun-hifi OP
7 posts
 

@silverfoxvtx1800 I will get in contat with him, thank you. It seems like the DAC 07 is a real sleeper. Exactly what I was looking for. The Wadia is still a great DAC, even if its old. Just watch Mikeys Video on YouTube about DACs. He says, that even old DACs are still great. And he is completely right. Why should a great DAC not be great in the future?

Same goes with other HiFi Gear. New is not directly better. This is just what the brands or the magazines try to tell you. Thats how business works.

braun-hifi OP
7 posts
 

Thanks for yall input! I dont think that there is a better DAC either for the same amount of money. 

I just want to see if another DAC in that price range can fit my taste better. That doesnt mean that the T2 is bad, but I want to have more experience with DACs in general. 

Right now I have an Eye on the NewOntech DAC 07, 07 SE and 08. Maybe someone knows how they compare and if the 08 is really that much better than the 07.

Oh and by the way...I still use an Rasperry Pi as a Streamer with Volumio. Does anyone know a better Streamer? The RPi is kind of low budget.

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