Which DAC is better ?


Hello everyone. My system will be installed (finally) tomorrow. My question is which DAC should I tell them I want to go through? The one in the Marantz 8805 or the bluesound node 2i? Thanks!
ronboco

Showing 1 response by bubba_buoy

Try both, but I had an eye-opening experience with a Marantz outboard/stand alone DAC and headphone amp (with a Node 2i) and I strongly preferred the Marantz sound. Better highs and separation/spatial cues.

If the "voicing" is similar, there’s certainly a chance you like the onboard DAC in the Marantz better...