By the way, here's Laiv's website. For some reason I couldn't get it to take in the above post. Cheers.
Back to the DAC
Just a bit of an update. When I inquired about a DAC upgrade in a recent post, it was suggested that I look at upgrading my cables first. Since then, I have done so (see my virtual system for that). Not over the top stuff, but a definite improvement over the mostly stock, generic cables I originally had.
System is sounding pretty darn good, but like most of us, you always wonder what a more expensive DAC will offer in the way of sound quality improvements.
Many of the recommended, higher priced DACs seem to include streamers and/or offer pre-amp capabilities. I have a good streamer and pre-amp and really don’t want all those components in one box.
Have any of you experienced a DAC which offers the sound qualities of highly praised units like the Mola Mola Tambaqui, DCS Lina, T&A 200, Weiss DAC501, etc. which their only function is a DAC?
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I have also been considering upgrading my DAC and compared the following, listed in order of my preference. For now I am staying with my Wyred4Sound 10th Anniversary DAC together with an Aurender N200. All of the above have better detail retrieval and staging. But I prefer a rich, natural timbre with solid, dense images. I favor sharp leading edges with excellent micro and macro dynamics and the retrieval of secondary harmonics and decay. I find my current DAC competitive in these areas that are important to me. So for now I am trying saving my change until I have the bank for the spend on one of my top two. |
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Thanks @tvad. I never heard the M21. Pro reviews indicate the M1 S2 comes close. Do you have an opinion? Also, what converter do you use most often on the M21-chip or ladder? … and what are your impressions on both. I have been considering an M21 but would need to go preowned. |
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