Dac Choices abound
Dac Choices abound
OK so I am starting this thread here because we were going off topic in the preamp thread. I demoed a Lampi Baltic 4 vs my Auralic Vega (original) and the Vega trounced the Lampi. I was not expecting that
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Re: Dac Choices abound
Auralic makes some nice gear. You should be aware that their controller app is iOS only (no android). Probably not a big deal for a dedicated app but if you ever want to use their streamer then it may be an issue.
The Baltic 4 is a very different beast being a tube based DAC. If you liked the sound of the Vega over the Baltic, I would recommend not wasting your time with tube based DACs. There will be a much bigger difference in sound on tube vs non-tube based dacs than between different SS dacs.
The Baltic 4 is a very different beast being a tube based DAC. If you liked the sound of the Vega over the Baltic, I would recommend not wasting your time with tube based DACs. There will be a much bigger difference in sound on tube vs non-tube based dacs than between different SS dacs.
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Re: Dac Choices abound
Yep, I was thinking the same thing. Next up are the Holo May and RME Dacs.admin wrote: ↑Sat Jun 17, 2023 6:21 am Auralic makes some nice gear. You should be aware that their controller app is iOS only (no android). Probably not a big deal for a dedicated app but if you ever want to use their streamer then it may be an issue.
The Baltic 4 is a very different beast being a tube based DAC. If you liked the sound of the Vega over the Baltic, I would recommend not wasting your time with tube based DACs. There will be a much bigger difference in sound on tube vs non-tube based dacs than between different SS dacs.
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Not sure what your price range is but I would check out the PS Audio Directstream DAC and the Schiit Yggdrasil+ as possibilities.
jimbones, remind me what you want to use as sources for the DAC?
jimbones, remind me what you want to use as sources for the DAC?
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Main stereo: ART Amplifier and ET7s2. 2nd stereo: PV-14L and MV-55. Previously Owned: PF2 preamp, Evolution 2000 Amp, PV-12AL preamp, D/A-2b Vacuum-Tube Digital Processor.
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Main stereo: ART Amplifier and ET7s2. 2nd stereo: PV-14L and MV-55. Previously Owned: PF2 preamp, Evolution 2000 Amp, PV-12AL preamp, D/A-2b Vacuum-Tube Digital Processor.
Re: Dac Choices abound
For Digital I use a Roon Rock/Qobuz set up. I also have a CD player transport (Emo ERC-3)
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Is the Rock installed on a general PC? Are you keen on keeping that setup or would consider a dedicated streamer?
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Main stereo: ART Amplifier and ET7s2. 2nd stereo: PV-14L and MV-55. Previously Owned: PF2 preamp, Evolution 2000 Amp, PV-12AL preamp, D/A-2b Vacuum-Tube Digital Processor.
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Main stereo: ART Amplifier and ET7s2. 2nd stereo: PV-14L and MV-55. Previously Owned: PF2 preamp, Evolution 2000 Amp, PV-12AL preamp, D/A-2b Vacuum-Tube Digital Processor.
Re: Dac Choices abound
No I have a dedicated Intel Nuc that is my streamer. I store music locally on a NAS or stream Qobuz.
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