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
VPI Classic II, Dynavector 20X2L, Art Audio Vinyl Reference, CJ ET5 Linestage, CJ Premier 12's, NAD M23, Holo Spring 3 Dac, Emotica ERC3 Transport, Roon Rock, TWL, Wywires, etc
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.
VPI Classic II, Dynavector 20X2L, Art Audio Vinyl Reference, CJ ET5 Linestage, CJ Premier 12's, NAD M23, Holo Spring 3 Dac, Emotica ERC3 Transport, Roon Rock, TWL, Wywires, etc
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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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Re: Dac Choices abound
For Digital I use a Roon Rock/Qobuz set up. I also have a CD player transport (Emo ERC-3)admin wrote: Sat Jun 17, 2023 10:00 am 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?
VPI Classic II, Dynavector 20X2L, Art Audio Vinyl Reference, CJ ET5 Linestage, CJ Premier 12's, NAD M23, Holo Spring 3 Dac, Emotica ERC3 Transport, Roon Rock, TWL, Wywires, etc
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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.admin wrote: Sat Jun 17, 2023 12:00 pm Is the Rock installed on a general PC? Are you keen on keeping that setup or would consider a dedicated streamer?
VPI Classic II, Dynavector 20X2L, Art Audio Vinyl Reference, CJ ET5 Linestage, CJ Premier 12's, NAD M23, Holo Spring 3 Dac, Emotica ERC3 Transport, Roon Rock, TWL, Wywires, etc