UPGRADE PATH FROM CHORD QUTEST DAC


Seeking to purchase a new DAC from my current Chord Qutest which has a S Booster Power Supply.  I prefer to work with a dealer and am looking for a DAC that can be serviced in the United States. Thus far, I have been recommended by a dealer to go with the Weiss 204. I believe that to maximize the Weiss Dac I must purchase a linear power supply to replace the switching power supply that comes with the DAC. The Modwright upgrade for the Weiss 204 has been suggested at a cost of $1000.00  and has received really good reviews. The total cost for the Weiss 204 with Linear Powwer supply would be $4500.00. Any other suggestions would be appreciated to aid me in my search. Don't wish to exceed $5000.00 and not looking to purchase used.   Thanks in advance. 

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Schiit Yggdrasil is what I also use. I have 2 of them, the recently discontinued Yggi+ OG and the current Yggi+ LIM. The OG is detailed, non-fatiguing, and the very best DAC I have ever owned. I want to buy second Yggi+ OG but cannot find one. Initially, I was thinking of buying the likely slightly better Playback Design Dream DAC at $24k. I even bought the $3k PBD Plink (fibre) streamer in advance of buying the Dream. However, after I heard the OG (after a heavy 30-day burn-in) I knew I was going to save my money. I sold the streamer.

The LIM is the first Yggi+ DAC I bought, and I loved it with my Magnepan LRS+ system. The LRS+ is not as detailed nor is the LIM. However, it is a great non-fatiguing listen. The LRS+ is sold now and the LIM is not cutting it for my Yamaha NS5000 speakers. I should state that I did put the LIM back with the NS5000 today and loved the sound, but it could be better as the OG is with the NS5000.

Over the weekend I signed up to upgrade my LIM to the OG replacement, the More Is Better (MIB). That is an $850 upgrade to the LIM and likely takes the sound closer to the OG level.

I use the OG with my RAAL VM-1a tube headphone amp. Incredible.

Try it out on the 15-day home trial, though I think it takes about 30 days for the proper burn in.

Schiit Audio Yggdrasil DAC - The Absolute Sound

But if the very best reproduction of PCM sources is your goal, the Yggdrasil is the ticket. It’s a spectacular performer on an absolute level, and an out-of-this world bargain. The Yggy is not just a tremendous value in today’s DACs, it’s one of the greatest bargains in the history of high-end audio.