More important than topology is how that topology is implemented. Yes, some chip dacs can be bright, analytical, others can be relaxed, very analog like sound, I have both R2R and Sabre chip dac at the moment, both very analog like, timbre and timing very much like my vinyl setup. And its not just the dac, same dac can sound very different depending on entire audio system which includes room, ac, and entire streaming setup. For streaming setups timing is critical, the same dac can sound digital or very analog like depending on clocking implemented in network, streamers and/or DDC
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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