New R2R DAC

I am on the road to upgrade my DAC. Currently use a MHDT Pagoda Balanced. Want to stay in the R2R world.

Considering Audio Note 2.1, SW1X DAC II, Lampizator Amber 4, or Holo Audio May.

Will be used in a system with Auralic server, ARC REF 3 Preamp, Modwright KWA 150 Signature Amp, and Wilson Sabrina Speakers.

Thoughts and advice?

Thanks!

gareents10-09-2023 4:09pm

mountz Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 132 posts 10-09-2023 at 04:51pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I’m in similar situation with a Dennafrips Ter 12th Ann. I was at a shootout this weekend and the Holo (2 chassis) was the consensus winner. Can't speak to the others on your list. I agree with staying in the r2r realm.
designsfx Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 787 posts 10-09-2023 at 06:55pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @gareents The Amber 4 is not an R2R dac but rather delta sigma. Not sure of what price range you’re trying to stay within but I would recommend trying an Aqua La Scala Optologic MKII. I’ve recently seen sales on the used market around $4.5K. I’ve owned one for a few years now and it fits well with my ARC gear. I also own a Lampizator but had to go with a golden Atlantic 3 TRP to best the Aqua. The Aqua combined with NOS driver tubes will take you to another level.
timo62 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 279 posts 10-09-2023 at 08:28pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I would definitely would recommend giving the Audio Note DAC2.1x Signature a try ,if you are able.