2. digital
  3. 186648-121025

New R2R DAC

I am on the road to upgrade my DAC. Currently use a MHDT Pagoda Balanced. Want to stay in the R2R world.

Considering Audio Note 2.1, SW1X DAC II, Lampizator Amber 4, or Holo Audio May.

Will be used in a system with Auralic server, ARC REF 3 Preamp, Modwright KWA 150 Signature Amp, and Wilson Sabrina Speakers.

Thoughts and advice?

Thanks!

gareents
designsfx
794 posts
 

@gareents 

The Amber 4 is not an R2R dac but rather delta sigma. Not sure of what price range you’re trying to stay within but I would recommend trying an Aqua La Scala Optologic MKII. I’ve recently seen sales on the used market around $4.5K. I’ve owned one for a few years now and it fits well with my ARC gear. 
I also own a Lampizator but had to go with a golden Atlantic 3 TRP to best the Aqua. The Aqua combined with NOS driver tubes will take you to another level.

timo62
280 posts
 

I would definitely would recommend giving the Audio Note DAC2.1x Signature a try ,if you are able. 

ecpninja
90 posts
 

I have the TotalDac D1 and love it. I also have the audio note 4.1x i prefer TotalDac. If you have looked at SW1X dac i think they share same design technology as Audio Note

 

 

ecpninja
90 posts
 

I have the TotalDac D1 and love it. I also have the audio note 4.1x i prefer TotalDac. If you have looked at SW1X dac i think they share same design technology as Audio Note

 

 

designsfx
794 posts
 

@ecpninja 

Just out of curiosity is your 4.1 an original AN or a kit? What year and is it balanced or S/E?

More to discover