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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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cbrez
63 posts
 

I have the Weiss 204 with the ModWright LPs upgrade and thing it sounds excellent. I think it has excellent resolution, wonderful tonality, and is vey open and clean sounding.

A few things to note from my experience. First, the ModWright LPS is simply a replacement of the basic PS that Weiss ships with the unit, so it is not an actual mo per se. Second, as far as US service, this will likely depend on what might need servicing. I originally thought that I might have had an issue with my unit (turns out I did not and the issue was elsewhere) and reached out to Weiss. Daniel Weiss very quickly responded and let me know that there was a firmware upgrade available, but I would need to send the unit back to Switzerland. Fortunately as mentioned the unit was fine, but just something to keep in mind. I did appreciate his very quick response though.

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benzman
407 posts
 

T+A Dac 200.  Step up from the Bricasti M3 in my system. Big open sound. Can add an HDMI card and decode blu ray audio and SACD. 5k is the previously owned price. Unmatched customer service. 

mpomerantz
108 posts
 

I had the Bricasti M3, found it a bit sterile sounding.  Though great build and support from Bricasti.

Went to Electrocompanient; very analogue sounding with life-like vocals.

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