Idk if this counts but Denon better avr have good dac, my 4500h says this : ”For enhanced fidelity and dynamic range with low distortion, the AVR-X4500H features 32-bit AKM AK4458VN digital-to-analog converters on all channels, helping to ensure consistent high fidelity and channel matching across all channels. |
I recently auditioned the Linn Select DSM with streamer and DAC (meaning it did not include the preamp and amp modules)… in my system… also auditioned the DAC in it, by itself. This is the midlevel DAC as there are three levels in which it can choose… so by itself I am thinking it is about a $6K DAC… it is very good. If I was in the market for an all in one, I would definitely have it on my list. I have not done a comparison of the preamp/amp part. The Streamer / DAC portion were $12K and were definitely worth of the price. Very refined and well rounded sound. |
@katman Uh, no it doesn’t. What you’re proposing here is a $2500 AVR over a $5800 integrated stereo amp. No. Just…no. These two components are not in the same stratosphere and should never be mentioned in the same discussion. You’re a new member and welcome!!! But this tends to be a more serious audiophile forum and as such I’d suggest that for future responses you do a little more research to make more appropriate and useful recommendations or you won’t be taken seriously here, or worse. Glad you’re here, but u gotta kick it up a notch to be of real help. Hint: recommending an AVR in the amps-preamp forum is a definite no no but could well be welcome in the Home Theater forum. Don’t mean to be an arrogant douche but just trying to help as you go forward here. Or maybe I’m just a douche, but I really am just trying to help here. |
@katman claws out. Eek. |
