X-DAC vs Trivista 21

The Musical Fidelity X-DAC is purportedly an improvement over the Trivista 21 DAC which received much acclaim. Anyone done any direct comparisons or lived with each long enough to compare?

pardales08-17-2005 12:56pm

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audiofile5 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5 posts 01-03-2008 at 02:05am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Tri-vista is by far a better piece in every way. The soundstage is awsome.
rapogee Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 256 posts 12-31-2007 at 03:12am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have to disagree, I just sold my Benchmark! The trivista 21 is a stunning DAC. Absolutely stunning!
baddabob Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 63 posts 09-04-2005 at 09:53am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Haven't heard the X-DAC but have the Tri-Vista. Terrific DAC. All the comments about soundstage, air, detail are true. Can play heavy classical without getting congested. With this DAC you are not just listening to music, you are listening to musical instruments. Not tolerant of poor quality transports though so if you are thinking of using it with your cheapo dvd player, you won't be happy.
chesterball Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3 posts 09-04-2005 at 03:05am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I HAVE HEARD THE X-DAC AND THE MODEL PREVIOUS TO THE TRIVISTA 21. I DID NOT LIKE EITHER OF THEM I CERTAINLY WOULDNT PAY $900 FOR THE X-DAC. LOOKING FOR A DAC TRY THE BENCHMARK IT SMOKES THE X-DAC. BRAD

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