I have replaced my Audioaero Capitole with the Zodiac Gold + Voltikus combo and about 500 hours on it now. I run it off a Mach2music Mac on PureVinyl and have detail, texture, colour and soundstage ambience to die for. The USB connection is fantastic provided you use the right cable and the setup on Mac OS is really easy. I run the Zodiac direct into my Wavac EC 300b and use the analogue inputs for two vinyl connections: no hum, no noise and beautiful music. Whatever Zodiac knows about clocks and attenuator design has gone into this and the result is absolutely stunning.
Zodiac Gold w/Volticus vs Bel Canto w/VBS-1
I am looking for a DAC with volume control and remote to use with my new Modcode 402AU. I don't really want to go with a separate preamp and DAC because I am trying to keep things simple. I have about 4k to spend.
I have tried researching the above DAC's but have not found much pertaining to their sound signatures. I like a sound that is a bit on the warm side. It must be involving and detailed without going to the dry, clinical side of the spectrum. Speakers are Von Schweikert VR-33 which I really like. Source will be a Bolder modded Logitech Touch for now and possibly a Mac Mini or other such music server in the future.
If you have heard one or both of these DAC's or have any other suggestions, I would like to hear from you!
I have tried researching the above DAC's but have not found much pertaining to their sound signatures. I like a sound that is a bit on the warm side. It must be involving and detailed without going to the dry, clinical side of the spectrum. Speakers are Von Schweikert VR-33 which I really like. Source will be a Bolder modded Logitech Touch for now and possibly a Mac Mini or other such music server in the future.
If you have heard one or both of these DAC's or have any other suggestions, I would like to hear from you!