interesting, according to the specs the supremo has discrete analog output, while the Brooklyn uses cheap opamps. As well, I see two transformers in the supreme. However, the ESS chip in the supreme is older (ESS9018) although double. In short, just looking at the pictures and the specs the Northstar Supremo looks better. However, that says nothing about sound quality.
Looking at Brooklyn DAC+ or possibly Supremo
Granted there's a decent price gap, but I'm looking for a DAC in the low $2K but hear many great things about the Northstar Supremo.
I will be leaving the SA8005 as the transport and feeding the dac into my McCormack RLD-1/ DNA-1 combo which the DNA-1 was recently upgraded to Ultra Platinum.
Right now everything sounds very good, but the 8005 falls short to the higher end dacs.
I do play a lot of red book cd's, especially older ones, also enjoy Tidal which is streamed through the Aries Mini....but not using the dac in the Aries.
I feel the BDAC+ is a more suitable dac for my needs, but curious if the Supremo is worth the additional $$.
All input appreciated.
I will be leaving the SA8005 as the transport and feeding the dac into my McCormack RLD-1/ DNA-1 combo which the DNA-1 was recently upgraded to Ultra Platinum.
Right now everything sounds very good, but the 8005 falls short to the higher end dacs.
I do play a lot of red book cd's, especially older ones, also enjoy Tidal which is streamed through the Aries Mini....but not using the dac in the Aries.
I feel the BDAC+ is a more suitable dac for my needs, but curious if the Supremo is worth the additional $$.
All input appreciated.
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