Back to the DAC


Just a bit of an update. When I inquired about a DAC upgrade in a recent post, it was suggested that I look at upgrading my cables first. Since then, I have done so (see my virtual system for that). Not over the top stuff, but a definite improvement over the mostly stock, generic cables I originally had.

System is sounding pretty darn good, but like most of us, you always wonder what a more expensive DAC will offer in the way of sound quality improvements.

Many of the recommended, higher priced DACs seem to include streamers and/or offer pre-amp capabilities. I have a good streamer and pre-amp and really don’t want all those components in one box.

Have any of you experienced a DAC which offers the sound qualities of highly praised units like the Mola Mola Tambaqui, DCS Lina, T&A 200, Weiss DAC501, etc. which their only function is a DAC?

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Congrats @ervikingo ! Let us know if it stands up to the hype. I feel confident you can improve upon topping though with several DACs. Just look at the list of DACs Amir didn’t like and throw a dart. 

Just look at the list of DACs Amir didn’t like and throw a dart. 

+1 @audphile1 Very funny because there’s a lotta truth in it.

@audphile1 +2 lol

I am chatting on my phone, as I type, with one of the sellers of an M1 on AG. My question, "how old is the unit and has it had any upgrades" his response " Not sure exactly, need to find out" OK "How about a remote? No response. Had a similar email experience with the other M1 seller on AG yesterday. Also asked for a serial number so I could call Joe at Bricasti about it...nuthin’ what gives?