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

MSB Technology Select II DAC

For sale on Audiogon

PRICE REDUCED!  more than 50%

 $36,000

Listing ID: lisbdfe1 Classified 

Listed June 4, 2025 3:15pm · 602 Views

● My Grandparents lived through the depression, saved the first, last, and every dime they ever made. They lived well, and died with a large fortune! So, if I were to buy something as foolish as this DAC, they would dis-own me in heaven!!!

But to each their own. This looks like a deal if anyone is interested. 

 

 

We have to keep in mind that the A in DAC stands for Analog, so in order for a DAC to sound great, both the conversion and Analog output stage must be good.  I like Benchmark products which have an astounding SN ratio, and some features found on very few other DACS like the +3db of digital headroom, adjustable output gain (for use with both pro and consumer gear) and both digital and analog volume control.
https://benchmarkmedia.com/blogs/application_notes/digital-filter-overload-distortion