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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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curiousjim
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OP,

Plus 1 about not going backwards.

Speaking personally, I would really like to hear a DAC in the Lampizator line.

All the best.

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calvinandhobbes,

I’m using Amazon cat 8 cables that run to and from A Netgear powerline adapter to my streamer.  Do you think that changing to the Supra 8’s (I’d need two) would make a noticeable improvement?  If so, tell me what the change did for your system.

Thanks.

Jim

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@calvinandhobbes

Thanks for the extensive review! The network cables are the only ones I haven’t messed with yet.

My streamer is only cable, so that’s why the powerline. As far as EMI or RF, that’s a good question. The signal is run through  some cable to fiber to cable adapters. I’ve tried putting them right before the streamer and right before the adapters and I’m not sure I can hear a difference. Right now, they are right before the Powerline so the cheap wall warts aren’t plugged into the same power as or near any of my rig.

Jim

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