Upgrade DAC from AMR DP777SE
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 |
I own the standard version of the DP777. Unlike you I have had no reliability issues but my two analogue rigs (see my profile) blow away the SQ I am getting with an Aurender N100H via WW Starlight Platinum 7 to the DAC. I ordered an SW1X DAC 2 Special with USB a month ago. When it arrives and I have had a chance to burn it in and listen, I will report back. |
It is very hard to find a DAC as smooth, engaging, and analog sounding like AMR, with the AMR you don't feel the need to invest in analog gear at all. I owned the DP777, and still miss it. Like yourself I moved on to Bricasti, it's a lot more neutral but has sound characteristics of an high-end analog system. If you loved your AMR, don't bother with PS Audio or Chord and the likes. Look at Wavelength, Luxman etc. |
Emotional engagement is certainly the #1 experience I'm looking for. Whe I purchased my AMR DP-777SE, I compared it at length with the Luxman DA-06. They were both fine, but I clearly preferred the AMR. I seem to be going through a series of odd problems, which I prefer not to deal with. Audio Note DAC's were not on my short list. I'll look into them. Buying used adds a complication where a/b listening is not available to me. |
That's a really nice dac rubinken sorry it's giving you trouble no chance AMR can fix it for you so it works? Or are you just sick of the AMR experience at this point? In terms of a new dac I can't comment on any of your choices but if you're looking for "emotional engagement" try to give a listen to an Audio Note dac if you can. I own an older model and it's about music and not technology. As always YMMV. |
