@robert1976 There's nothing wrong with your DAC it's the Nucleus.
Get a decent streamer/server, preferably one you can attach a master clock to, like Aurender N20/N30 or similar.
Which DACs are known to be sweet/rich/relaxed?
Problem
System is nicely transparant and detailed, but tends to get bright and harsh with certain (rock) recordings and at higher volume levels.
Objective
Nudge the system towards a sweeter, richer, more relaxed presentation.
Proposed solution / first step
Upgrade to a (tube based) DAC, budget $25-40k.
Current chain
On my radar
Lampizator Pacific (or Golden Gate 2 since I heard it's more "tube-like")
Aries Cerat Kassandra 2 Ref or Sig
— What other DACs should I consider?
— Do you think upgrading to another (tube based) DAC will achieve that sweeter, richer, more relaxed presentation?
@robert1976 There's nothing wrong with your DAC it's the Nucleus. Get a decent streamer/server, preferably one you can attach a master clock to, like Aurender N20/N30 or similar. |
Thanks @lordmelton, I should do in-home demos to see what a difference that makes. |
@jasonbourne52 Isn't that a highly personal thing? Not everyone aims to get as close to the "truth" as possible. They might prefer a slightly more relaxed presentation because that allows for longer and more easy going listening sessions. By definition, all recording equipment, audio components, and rooms add distortion and colouration. Nothing wrong with wishing to mellow things out a bit if you're in a large untreated room. |