…..paid my taxes. I will spend my money as I see fit.
Yup! That’s sums it all up. You owe nothing to anyone
DAC’s
Hello, curious on everyone’s thoughts. I’m still building my system. I came across a really good deal on a Meitner MA3 dac. It’s from an authorized dealer and they offered to sell me one NIB for 7k. I have read and read about dacs and I am getting tired. Haha. I really like the Denafrips Terminator 2, Holo and the lumin T3 being the cheapest of them all. Once I factor in a streamer I am already close or over the 7k. Also I don’t need a dac for anything other then just streaming. Thank you
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My 2 cents. I recently bought, at a great deal, the Meitner MA-1 DAC. Love it!!! It is just a DAC. Sounds GREAT. I do not use a streamer. I have a Windows 10 based computer attached directly to the DAC, also connected via an Ethernet cable. I currently stream Qobuz and also use a Rs2T Project transport, with a LTA Linear power supply, which also runs through the Meitner DAC, Incredible, ask Charles one Dad who has commented earlier. I can't speak for the newest MA-3, but,, I'm sure it's top shelf. Meitner and EMM labs are at the top. If you can find an MA-1, Great. Then decide what streamer, if necessary you may prefer. Just my 2 cents. Robert TN |
@thyname you are beyond redemption my friend.🤭 |
I do admit to liking vinyl, and with digital needing all the cords, power conditioners, etc. which the “everything makes a difference” crowd spruiks… that is one reason I prefer vinyl. It is a TT, Cart, phono stage and preamp. I do not generally find streaming more than just easy listening.
OK…
I do not think it is dishonourable for the OP to try and listen to that DAC before jumping in.
You probably cannot be saved, but let’s assume that the OP got to listen to the DAC they are considering, and also your $20K one. If there was a difference, then the $7k would also probably not be a good deal, if it is a temporary thing, and they could be better off just getting the $20k DAC. I doubt that whatever amount it is, then one can argue that they should have spent more or less.. and especially so if they cannot hear a difference.
While I find it hard to judge much of a difference between a $10k DAC, $2k DAC or a $100 dongle… I am not sure I am going to be any better at judging people’s motivations and what they should be optimally doing with their money.
i suppose ”good for you to point out that there are options,” but:
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