The Pontus is anything but analytical. No way I would live with it if this were so.
3500.00? I thought the Toubadour V was 6k?
DAC RECOMMENDATIONS PLEASE
Hello,
Presently my system is: Qobuz > Lumin U1 Mini Streamer > Electrocompaniet ECD-1 Dac > Herron VTSP-3A (R03) Pre > Odyssey Khartago Extreme Amp > KEF r11 Speakers.
The ECD-1 dac is 20 years old. I've had issues with this dac at times not playing 24/192 music at all even though its rated to handle it. Recently I've had to adjust settings in the Lumin to play 24/192 music at 24/96 in order for it to play. So, I want to replace it with something using a bit more current technology. My budget is 1800.00 for something used.
To my ears, the KEF r11 is a very detailed and revealing speaker. Well recorded music sounds great. Poorly recorded music sounds very poor and again to me, that means edgy and fatiguing highs. I'm looking for a warm and musical presentation. Things I've done to lean in that direction are getting the Herron pre and adjusting the bias of the Khartago towards a warmer sound also.
Dacs I've been studying have been R2R NOS dacs like Border Patrol, Denefrips Pontus II, and others. I also have looked at the Schiit Yggy LIM. So I'd love to hear from anyone who perhaps has had a similar quest and what was found to fit the warm and musical goal. Thanks for any comments!
JM
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@lordrootman No, but it makes me more than you. What are you credentials? Who are you? |
@soix I’m nobody just a music lover I’m not going to pretend that I know about every speakers, dacs , streamers and so on pls sometimes allow actual owners to share their experiences you don’t even have your system photos posted who is going to believe you? I know you’re trying to help but don’t sound like ultimate expertise. |
Thanks for the all comments, suggestions and sound advise! @dickieboy I'll look into the DS dac. Thanks @rick_n Thx, I'll into the Holo Audio Spring 3 @mbmi I'll look into the Troubadour dac. Audio Mirror is 30 minutes from where I live. Perhaps I can demo one in my home. @decooney Thx for the sound advise. I do have a few friends with very nice rigs that I get together with. Pretty sure someone would let me demo one of their dacs; Audio Note 4.1 (kit), Lampizator and Aqua La Scala @dhungana Thx and as mentioned I'll check out Audio Mirror |
@lordrootman, you hit the nail on the head. Don’t hurt his feelings or he will report you to admin and have the post censored/deleted. |
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