I don't think I've bought many products that my dealer hasn't let me demo in my home for at least a few days. I'm in Northern NJ and deal with Johnny Rutan at Audio Connection. Maybe there's a good dealer in your neck of the woods.
Which DAC makers let you do in home trial?
I'm interested in comparing some DACS for purchase, maximum price about $1600, let's say.
Auditioning them is a hope.
I know that people can get speakers and sometimes amps on trials from manufacturers and from some brick and mortar shops.
So, my question to you all is:
Have you been able to audition DAC's in your home? Which companies with good at home trials and return policies (besides Ps Audio, which is great about that but their DAC is super expensive).
The alternative is just to take a shot in the dark, which I'd prefer not to do. I like to take time and assess before spending this kind of money.
Auditioning them is a hope.
I know that people can get speakers and sometimes amps on trials from manufacturers and from some brick and mortar shops.
So, my question to you all is:
Have you been able to audition DAC's in your home? Which companies with good at home trials and return policies (besides Ps Audio, which is great about that but their DAC is super expensive).
The alternative is just to take a shot in the dark, which I'd prefer not to do. I like to take time and assess before spending this kind of money.
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I'm interested in comparing some DACS for purchase, maximum price about $1600, let's say.A good dealer will loan you a DAC for evaluation. |
@tvad That's a really great suggestion and noted. It seems like a really good route. One thing I'm not sure about is the notion of an "analog card." What is that, in plain English? I'm pressing toward tube amplification, I think, but am not sure which DAC technology is relevant, if at all. Some audio friends have strongly suggested R2R Dacs and others have said tube dacs. |
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