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Upgrade DAC from AMR DP777SE

I have been using an AMR DP-777SE DAC which is now having intermittent reliability issues. I'm considering replacing/upgrading to either a
1) Chord Dave
2) PS Audio Direct Stream or
3) APL DSD ($$)

I need to buy used, and I'm comfortable with that. My hopes are for reliability, deeper soundstaging, timbre distinctions (ie violin & viola) and, most importantly, emotional engagement. I'm now 70, so my hearing ain't what it used to be.

I realize that responders are expressing their opinions, and my system synergy & sound room acoustics impact everything. I'm only looking for a DAC. I do hope to hear from you. Thanks from Olympia, WA USA

Current second system: flac & hi rez files→ APL DP-777SE→ Pass Labs XP20→ Pass Labs XA100.5's→ Ridge Street Audio Design Sason speakers. Cabling is all Jena Labs.
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rubinken OP
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Thanks fsonicsmith,
I'll be curious to hear back from you. Have you had a chance to compare your 777 to
1) Chord Dave or
2) PS Audio Direct Stream or
3) APL DSD ($$) ?
I certainly enjoy the sound of the 777SE, but intermittent problems are making me a tad crazy.
xdrixn
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I also have the same with no issues.  I'm simply following as I'd like to upgrade as well.

Cheers
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jjss49
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i second soix's recommendation on r2r dacs - there are many very good ones out there for a fraction of the cost of a used chord dave
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georgehifi
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rubinken
I have been using an AMR DP-777SE DAC which is now having intermittent reliability issues. I’m considering replacing/upgrading to either a
It used an R2R Multibit dac UDA1305AT (said to be the son of the famous TDA1541), which your now used to R2R sound, anything else "could" disappoint.
I think you should stick to R2R and just get a better one.
Like the Denafrips, Mojo or Holo or even MSB if you can afford them.

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/holo-audio-may-dac

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/any-thoughts-on-denafrips-terminator-plus

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/msb-dacs-why-not-alot-of-postings

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/mojo-audio-mystique-evo

Cheers George
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We weere an amr dealer closest dac aqua hifi.lascala r2r tube based modular and upgradeable also decodes everything

Richard midrange huge soundstage

Totally engaging

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