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What does your DAC sound like

I’m in the market for a newly used DAC, based on reviews I’m considering the playback designs Merlot, Vermeer, Grimm mu2. I prefer a well balanced sound more analog like. I hoping that user experiences with these dacs OR others that might fit the bill will respond 

 

cheers 

dvdgreco

Showing 3 responses by kennyc

kennyc
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There are so many DAC choices- tough to narrow it down without a stated budget.  The OPs list hints at a budget, but it’s not very definitive.

kennyc
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Notable DACs under 5k:

  • Ferrum Wandla+1.2 HYPSOS power supply - HR competes w 10k DACs 
  • LAiV Harmony DAC
  • Musician Aquarius -sounds like a $5k DAC
  • Denafrips Terminator
  • Linear Tube Audio Aero DAC
  • Wired4Sound DAC-2v2SE                    
  • Audio-GD R7HE MK2           

For the best performance/price, the Ferrum Wandla+Hypsos power supply.

A used T+A DAC200 would also be an excellent choice 

kennyc
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budget wise I have limits . 5k is probably the max unless it’s a piece that can serve well to replace my convergent audio Ultimate mkii preamp. 

@dvdgreco 

This is confusing. Originally it seemed you were targeting a stand alone DAC, but here you seem to be looking for a preamp with a DAC?

 

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