Zanden transport and DAC or PC audio system

Hi Detlof,

Seasons greetings to you too.

I will definitely get the Pacecar but am curious at to what DAC to get. I will not get a DAC immediately but intend to slowly acquire my stereo system. For the near future, I intend to hook it up to my HT processor, which is of course not ideal, but the other pieces to the puzzle will be acquired over time. After the Pacecar, a DAC and then a stereo preamp with HT bypass.

Out of curiosity, did you try the Model 2000 transport with the Spoiler DAC? If so, what were your findings?

Cheers,

KLFK

HI KLFK,
No I didn't I'm afraid. Should have though, but I didn't feel like experimenting: Too lazy and happy with my rig, preferred to listen to music. (:

Hi Detlof,

Thanks all the same for replying. In any event, with the Spoiler DAC no longer being produced, I suppose it is a moot question anyhow. Unless someone offered theirs for sale. Which, considering how satisfied you are with it, seems highly unlikely.

Here's to hoping that Steve's Overdrive DAC trumps the Spoiler (at a fraction of its cost). Though I'm really eyeing the Formula One DAC that he has further behind in development. Should fit my acquisition timeline perfectly too.

Cheers,

KLFK

Hi Emigene and Detlof,

Any updates on your digital? I am using the Zanden 5000Sig DAC, and have been happy for 5 years with no thought of any upgrade...other than my transport (Oppo).

I am however, now thinking about Stahl-Tek Vekian...any thoughts on your end? Any updates about your latest digital? Thanks!!!