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LessLoss Echos End

Hey guys. I’ve been looking at dacs for what seems like an eternity. I’m heavily leaning towards the Denafrips Venus 2 or Terminator 2. I can’t use Holo Audio due to the high voltage output of 5.8 vrms of the balanced xlr’s. I was really hoping to love the Venus at $3000 but reviews are underwhelming. The Terminator seems to be universally highly regarded. But, at $5000, that introduced me to LessLoss Echos End. The hand made nature of this dac, as well as my Aric Audio Custom 300b PSET and Super 6sn7 Linestbe preamp, appeals to me. Tough finding reviews though from actual owners. Was hoping for some input from Audiogon members. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Earthbound

earthbound
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aricaudio
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Hey Charles, In this case it wouldn’t hurt anything as the Super 6SN7 Linestage has a selectable output level control to gain match with the amp so the gain could be reduced at the output. Also the Khozmo volume control is an audio taper so it does not have that big bump at the first 1/4 rotation like many have. A balanced out is typically in the 4-5 volt range so this isn’t really all that high, at least not for practical use in earthbound’s system. Just another option to keep open is the only point I was trying to make. Best regards, Aric

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charles1dad
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@aricaudio 

Thanks for the additional details.

Charles

recklesskelly
330 posts
 

Google is your friend and there is a dealer/importer in Nashville that will let you demo one.

https://www.atelier13-usa.com/

earthbound OP
133 posts
 

Thanks Aric for the heads up. There’s plenty of options so I wasn’t too upset to cross one off! Btw, preamp is fully broken in and everything sounds wonderful. 😀

earthbound OP
133 posts
 

Thanks for the heads up recklesskelly. I actually did go to their website to read some reviews. I did not see the trial period offer when I was there. Good to know. 

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