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RDAC or DAC IT?

Anyone compare these two DACs? Stereophile gives them both great reviews, though in the end they seem to lean ever so slightly toward the Pecahtree.

I'm coming from a MF V-DAC, which, while decent, doesn't offer as much detail as I'd like, and adds an electronic sounding shimmering to some piano music. My main components are a NAD 326bee and Monitor Audio BX2s. They provide a nice balance - the laid back NAD with the lively BX2s, and I'd like to maintain that with a nicer DAC.

Thanks.
sbruno
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b_limo
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I have a mf v-dac ii. Don't know if yours is a mk 1 or mk 2, but you could also try upgrading the power supply. I use a pangea p-100 and it made a nice difference for me. Just a thought.
sbruno OP
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Thanks. Mine is a Mk I. I hear the II is significantly improved though. I agree about the PS - when I upgraded to a Pyramid supply it made a world of difference in terms of rythym/pace.
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b_limo
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Nice! I can't say I noticed an improvement in rythm and pace, as my ear isn't that developed yet, but I did notice other improvements! Good luck with your search for a new dac. Go big with your dac purchase!
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leorousseau
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I will give my input... I had the mf vdac II and didn't really care for the sound it gave me so after reading about the Bifrost dac I returned the vdac and ordered the Schiit Bifrost... To me, the Bifrost is a different animal and gave me a much better sound... Opened everything up and sounds so much more natural... I'm lovin it...
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