DAC with i2S

Any input on very wide soundstage DAC'S with i2S under $2000

fixto01-20-2024 3:36pm

ghdprentice Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,389 posts 01-21-2024 at 01:04am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @carlsbad2 +1 I always look for the best sounding / perfect fit to my tastes component, then worry about connections.
blackbag20 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 402 posts 01-21-2024 at 12:11pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Gustard X16 is very quiet, sounds great also has I2S .... and fits your budget admirably https://soundnews.net/sources/dacs/gustard-x16-dac-review/
rbstehno Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,406 posts 01-21-2024 at 01:15pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I2s is superior to usb/coax/toslink. The other protocol would be Ethernet if you want to keep the server in another room, which is my preference.
baylinor Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,210 posts 01-21-2024 at 01:31pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Gustard x26 pro. Using I2s from jay's cdt2-mk3 and USB from Innuos ZENith mk3. Happy camper.
burtlake Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 42 posts 01-21-2024 at 02:38pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Need to mention Denafrips Pontus II - not sure how soundstage compares but very nice happy with mine.