I’ve read mixed reviews about buying from Alibaba and nothing but high praise for Vinshine. Then again, you can get the 12th anniversary from AliExpress for close to the same price as the base Ares ll at Vinshine. Tough choice. Oh, and given your sonic preferences I think the Ares ll or 12th Anniversary is your boy over the others. Best of luck.
Vinshine/Alibaba..What to buy and where?
Is it wise to pay the extra money for a Denafrips ares 2 from Vinshine in Singapore vs getting it cheaper through Alibaba site? Don't want to pay more than I have to, but don't want to get ripped off or receive counterfeit cloned merchandise, etc.
Once I figure out where to buy, what's the best bang for the buck of the Denafrips ares 2, Ares2 12th edition, used chord qutest, RME ADI -2, etc.
I'm looking for a more musical style dac than ultra clinical revealing sound, and budget is in the $1,000 dollar range unless I can get 90% of that sound for $300 from Geshelli labs. Thoughts???