I had the Aqua La Scala (not Optologic) here for a couple of weeks and IMO once you reach a certain performance level, the equipment is mostly good, but there are sonic differences and trade-offs. There is no universally "best" DAC because like art, bourbon, and your choice of spouse, taste is personal. In my system, I enjoyed the La Scala, the Metrum Pavane and Adagio, and also my current Mojo Mystique v3. However, to my ears and preferences, the Mystique provides a sense of musicality and muscular dense tone that the other two just didn't have.
Mojo Audio Mystique EVO
Mojo Audio updated their website yesterday with details on the next generation of the Mojo Mystique DAC, the Mystique EVO.
Unlike the V3, the EVO has upgrade options for component, isolation and shielding upgrades - at purchase or to be upgraded later. The website states there are plans to release new boards for ethernet/roon, and other dac chips like the PCM63.
Unlike the V3, the EVO has upgrade options for component, isolation and shielding upgrades - at purchase or to be upgraded later. The website states there are plans to release new boards for ethernet/roon, and other dac chips like the PCM63.
I pre-ordered an EVO in late February with a few upgrades. I'm expected to receive it in 1-2 weeks, and I'll post my impressions after some time with it. I currently have the Mystique V3 and I find it fantastic. Really looking forward to hearing Ben's next iteration.
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