@tomwipf although I do have quite a few CDs still so if you happen to run across a good deal on a CD player, maybe I could hook it up and have a listen. Especially while I’m waiting for my M1! Lol.
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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The Schitt URD is interesting and similar to the D.BOB I have for SACD/CD Schiit Audio: Audio Products Designed and Built in Texas and California ($1300) The URD is a transport with streaming bypass that will allow you to use your Briscasti M1 SE. My D.BOB is similar but I use a used $250 OPPO player to take DSD or PCM via HDMI into my DAC.
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@yyzsantabarbara Thanks, the URD looks interesting, for sure, but I'm more into your Oppo price range! |
Read up on the D.BOB on Stereophile or some other places. Mine cost $650 but it has gone up in price to $1k. Excellent way to listen to CD's and SACD's. My frame of reference is the great Sony SCD-1 SACD player (modded), which died after 20+ years. BTW - that Yggi+ OG DAC I got now has about 100 hours on it and I am done DAC shopping for the Livingroom. Amazing sound. Yggi+ OG | Benchmark HPA4 preamp | CODA #16 | Yamaha NS5000 speakers I am not going to spend $15k-$24k on a better DAC as was the original plan.
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@yyzsantabarbara I am done spending money too! The M1 is my last kick at the cat. The audio component cookie jar has all but dried up! With streaming, I really don't need a CD player. If I come to downsize at some point, I'll definitely look into the D.BOB. at that time. Thanks |
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