DAC decision, help please

Sean,

I also own the EVS Millennium DAC II fed by a Accustic Arts Drive 1 transport. I am thinking of upgrading to the Audio Aero Prima D/A Converter (24/192). Do you think this is a step up? down? awash? If you were to replace your DAC II what would be your chose?

Ken

Look for Chord DAC-64, I´ve got it with an Accustics Art Drive I and NBS Pro Digital; and I Think it may be one of the better configurations in digital sound.

I would consider an Audio Note 1.1X. There are reviews of Audio Note DACs on GoN and Audio Asylum. Jim.

Don't know what the units you mentioned sell for, but for about $900 you can get a Classe' DAC-1 w/HDCD and full range of input/output options. I listen mostly to acoustic music and vocalists and I'm very happy with the emotional impact. Currently fed by CAL CL-10 with Monarchy DIP.

Ken: I've not been out listening to much gear lately, so i don't know what direction i'd go. I would probably look for a good one box unit and have it modified, but that is just a guess. As to what one box player i'd shoot for, i'd have to refresh my ears with what is out there. As for the Audio Aero DAC, i'm sure that it is a good piece and probably a noticeable step up from the Millennium II. Then again, if memory serves me right, it is also just a few dollars more : ) Ric never claimed that the Millennium's were the best he could do, only the best he could do working with a reasonable budget. I'd like to see what he could really do if he put his mind to it with some funding. Now if someone would be so kind as to lend me the money to do that.... : ) Sean
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