@tannoy56 : So you belong to the "golden ears" crowd. Opinions are the only things that matter to you in choosing gear. That doesn't sound smart! Opinions are fallible, measurements are not!
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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DACs are the one place where I cheap out. Digital tech is evolving so rapidly, that the cheap stuff today performs reasonable well against the better older stuff. Plus it seems to have attracted lots of entrepreneural spirit, i.e. inventive and disruptive. My amps, TTs even speakers are several generations old and performing hold their own. The added advantage is that I can regularly feed my GAS without breaking the bank. |
@dancub +1: Today's three-figure sub-$1K DAC's are competitive with the high-price stuff. No need to spend more. |
Not long time ago, ASR publish their data on Topping LA90 integrated amplifier - the best they ever measured and cost only $800.00 U.S. dollars. Are you convinced that this is the best sounding audio gear ever made just because it measures better? If't was so easy to determine what gear sound's best (just by measurements) there is no need for hi-fi shows, or reviews and discussions on equipment. Not to mention, that this forum, you actively participate for no apparent reason, will be worthless. Do you mind telling us - what the hell are you doing on this forum? |
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