Order the Dac1 with 24/192. Already have the same preamp in STI-500. Have this Dac and you'd have to spend much more to get a better Dac.
Wyred DAC1 or DAC2
On the cusp of starting my first "grown up" system. I'm replacing my old Harmon Kardon/Infinity college system and have ordered LSA2 towers and a Wyred STI-500 integrated amplifier.
I have spent the last year ripping my <> 3,000 CDs to FLAC files on my home server, listening through a Squeezebox Duet. From what I've read I'm expecting a huge sonic gain by incorporating a good DAC, and I'm leaning toward adding a W4S DAC to top off my purchases.
So here's my question: I know the DAC2 has gotten rave reviews, but what do I gain with the DAC2 over the DAC1? Do they use the same chip? Is it a difference in features or in sound quality? What accounts for the 50% difference in cost? I appreciate any informed input.
Also, if anyone has a good program to batch assign cover art for FLAC files please let me know. I've used Album Art Aggregator in the past, but that site seems to have gone dark...
Cheers!
I have spent the last year ripping my <> 3,000 CDs to FLAC files on my home server, listening through a Squeezebox Duet. From what I've read I'm expecting a huge sonic gain by incorporating a good DAC, and I'm leaning toward adding a W4S DAC to top off my purchases.
So here's my question: I know the DAC2 has gotten rave reviews, but what do I gain with the DAC2 over the DAC1? Do they use the same chip? Is it a difference in features or in sound quality? What accounts for the 50% difference in cost? I appreciate any informed input.
Also, if anyone has a good program to batch assign cover art for FLAC files please let me know. I've used Album Art Aggregator in the past, but that site seems to have gone dark...
Cheers!