Would folks advise a Gustard unit such as R26, considering OP's stated budget?
Battle of the Older DAC
Would this be a simple choice for you?
Looking at upgrading my DAC and at similar price points have options of an Auralic Vega (2013) and a Schiit Yggdrasil OG A2 (2018?)
I have heard the Auralic and it is impressive, but the reputation of the Yggy looks solid.
Would be keen to hear from anyone who has experience of both or if the choice is clearer that it appears to me.
As ever, would love to hear your thoughts.
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Some of the best DAC’s I’ve heard are based on older D/A chips and designs overall. If the design and implementation is solid and it leads to a natural, organic and "analogue" sound (my preference), it’s all that really matters. Carriers of that type of sound are Weiss DAC’s (like the DAC1, which is sonically very much akin to the one I use myself (a small Danish brand not known to many)). The Auralic DAC’s I’ve heard sit in a rather different sonic realm, but the important thing is: listen to some DAC items, don’t let the age of the D/A chip/design dictate your choice, and just go with the sound you prefer. |
@decooney i would recommend the Gustard R26. I think it's a really good dac for the money. |
Hello, okay, thanks and btw I'm not looking for dacs right now and hopefully not again for the near future. Had to check myself to see if I was part of this thread. Maybe this note was intended for someone else or different thread? Best of luck to everyone on the dac hunting in any case. |
@cfarrow - great to see somebody else with Herron Audio gear; I've got that same line stage preamp and phono preamp as you.... |
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