DAC with i2S

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

fixto01-20-2024 3:36pm

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.
lrlacosse Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 46 posts 01-21-2024 at 04:52pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I also recommend the Pontus. Very happy with mine in my system. Always used the I2S input from my cd transport. Just purchased the Pontus 12th-1 so will be selling the original soon.
classdstreamer Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 160 posts 01-23-2024 at 01:28am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have no experience with the brand, but Holo Audio just came out with a sub 2k DAC (w I2S).