Hi --- I guess it's just terminology. A dac/pre to my understanding is no different from a linestage preamp that also serves as a DAC. The M1 has a digital volume control, but no analog inputs. The M12 has one set of analog RCA inputs, plus the standard digital inputs and uses an analog control for all of them. Hope that helps. -- David |
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Hi I haven't heard the latest M1 but I started with the Classic M1 together with the Aurender S10. It worked well. But then I listened to the M12 and it was way better. And as a bonus I don't have to use my Aurender S10 anymore. The M12 does the job as a DNLA device. And it does much better than the Aurender. Listening to DSD files through the M12 is awesome. Now I am using a laptop with the JRiver installed. It is placed in the other room together with the router. As LAN /Ethernet cable I use the Audioquest Vodka which connects it all to the M12. I control all the music from my IPad. Very simple. I love the design of the M12 and their M15 amp. It is a good match. You can connect them so you just have to push one button on the M12 to power it all up. Keep it simple regards Mike |
