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Which DAC is supposed to be better?

Hey. I have a Sony CDP-CA9ES CD player and a Rotel RTC-965 preamp. I've been experimenting with switching between the analog and digital outs (TOSlink) on the Sony. To be honest they sound somewhat similar with both having their weaknesses. Which one should be technically better? I'm guessing the Rotel but I was wondering what others thought. They both lead me to believe I should get the CAL Sigma DAC I've been looking at. BTW, I'm listening on Thiel CS1.5s and BetterCables ICs.

Thanks.

leo.
leoturetsky
fam124
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Hey, sorry guys (Leo and Tim): I see I mistakenly addressed my response to Tim, instead of Leo.
ttathompaolcom
41 posts
 
bel canto dac1 0r 1.1
c123666
871 posts
 
If you do not require more than 48khz a used Audio Note DAC 1.1x or DAC 2.1 is a wonderful unit and will delight you. The used ones have been superceded and you can usually pick something for 30 to 40% of original retail. I use a DAC 1.1x that I will be selling to upgrade to a DAC 3.1 soon.

Regards,

Crl
cavy
71 posts
 
Theta Gen.Va. You can pick one up used for around $1,200.
tbadder
103 posts
 
I agree with Tim. Try the EVS, it'll give you the detail and space that you need in your system. I also like the Bel Canto 1.1. In fact I prefer it to the EVS, but when I bought mine I had a system that needed liquidity. Everything is system dependent.
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