You need to save up for a Wadax. That is the only chip-based DAC that sounds any good, and probably the only one you would prefer over R2R ones . 😉😁
Why do I prefer R2R over Chip based DAC's?
I have had a couple of mid to low priced DAC's. Schiit Modi, Schiit multibit in a card. Topping E30. all inexpensive I know. Am I not spending enough money? I have heard a Schiit Bifrost, I did like it. I am currently using a Topping Octo with the Schiit Midgard for headphones. This has been my best combination to date for a all in under $1000 us. The Octo has good instrument separation and the soundstage is expansive. The Octo does not have that harsh semblance I can not stand. What would be my next upgrade?
Showing 3 responses by mclinnguy
Excellent advice. I'm sure there are thousands of people out there swapping DAC's every few months based on read reviews and making superfluous conclusions on the sound, then posting about it, without ever knowing the true sound quality. Sometimes people have to be made aware that having the cart in front of the horse just doesn't work very well. Take that same "harsh sounding DAC" put it behind a Grimm (for example) and "oh wow, not harsh anymore!" |
@magnuman that is my sarcastic sense of humour- just trying to make a point. Have a look at my system and note my "inferior to any R2R DAC" ESS DAC. |