DAC Question: Delta-Sigma vs R2R


I have a general question, I am looking to buy my first standalone DAC, right now I have an Azur 851N, which is a streamer/DAC. As I look I continue to see discussions on Delta-Sigma vs R2R DACs.

I am in no way an audio expert nor do I have a good understanding of electronics.

In Laymen terms, Could anybody explain what is the difference between the 2 technologies?

 

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Friends don’t let friends buy archaic digital gear.  Everything in our signal chains endures, but not DACs

As @tcadden brings up… learning about sound and what you want is critical. I highly recommend this book:

The Complete Guide to High-End Audio

Book by Robert Harley

 

 Knowing the terminology and match your observations to each of them makes learning much quicker. This allows you to identify and articulate what you want and to read professional reviews.

@ noske :

The folk at Holo are disciples of certain funky marketing gimmicks which do not impress me.

Could you please specify in detail just what those ’marketing gimmicks’ Holo Audio employs are? Thank you!

I bought my Holo Audio ’MAY KTE’ DAC from Kitsune HiFi, Holo Audio’s U.S. dealer, which is based in Oregon. I had no issues whatsoever with either the dealer, Kitsune, or the delivery of my purchase.

 

no trail periods her in Thailand.  you buy it, you own it.  no refund unless its defective.  boy do i miss the States in that regard.

@mod_asored I recently purchased a Benchmark DAC3 HGC, and am delighted with it. Just passing along a good 3rd party experience, if Benchmark is on your list to consider. I believe one can buy on Amazon Prime w/30 day return period