I have an MSB Discrete DAC with a Premier Power Base, with Revelation Audio umbilicals. I can't really say what the DAC sounds like, other than to say that I like it and the improvement in my system from the MSB Analog DAC that it replaced, which was also great. What I can say specifically is that the volume control on the DAC is about equivalent to the ARC LS28SE preamp. After running the DAC direct to the amp using its built in volume control, I put the LS28SE in and honestly couldn't tell the difference. No improvement. But when I put in the ARC REF6, it was a big step forward, and that is my current set up.
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
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