Audio Research Dac 2 Vs the Audio Research Dac 7

Hello,

Thinking about Upgrading to either the AR Dac 2 or the Dac 7.

I live in the sticks and don't have the chance to listen to either so I go by reviews and Input from you good folks .

Please give me your thoughts on either piece and Thanks!

rsa05-28-2019 7:04am

clearthink Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,421 posts 05-28-2019 at 02:12pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I will never understand people who want to buy components for a Music Reproduction System that they have not personally examined, heard, and evaluated for themselves take a road trip if you have to!
rsa OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 114 posts 05-28-2019 at 11:52pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have gotten most of my equipment that way and its worked out great ! Most folks are honest. If I didnt like it I would just resale it!
shkong78 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,485 posts 05-29-2019 at 12:18am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If you try to buy anything without audition, then you had better buy used one. Even if you resell it, it will cost less. Thomas
adg101 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,063 posts 05-29-2019 at 04:32am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Owned a CD2 player years ago so I’m guessing the DAC 2 is similar. I imagine between the DAC 2 and 7 there’s a substantial price difference. Curious why these are your only two options? Be good to share your budget as there’s probably a lot of units that are a better buy than ARC. What are you using for a transport or streamer?