Wyred 4 Sound Dac1 vs. Dac2

I recommend you check out the forums here and on the computer audiophile site and start reading the many threads on DAC's and transports. The answers to your questions are already covered.

Gonna try the Wyred4S DAC2..hope it compliments the D-Sonic 500 watter on the way..D.

Well, afteer starting this post, I bought the Dac2 in early Deccember. Used it for a few weeks after burn in as an outboard DAC for my OPPO BD83 and it excelled. Then took advvantage of the asynchronous USB with my PC and was absolutely blown away. Using J River and have about 200 redbook CDs and a few hi res downloads installed. After thirty years in this hobby, I would say that the DAC2 ranks in my top two or three purchases.Glad I spent the money for the asynchronous USB. Happy listening!

hey thanks for the follow up. Just so I can calibrate this to my experience, do you mind describing the rest of your system? I am also interested in what other DACs you have heard for comparison. With 30 years, you probably have a lot of listening experience!

Just hooked up the Dac1 today. Sounds great out of the box and should only get better with time.
Didn't need a preamp nor an asynchronus usb.
Played my iPod/Wadia i170 combo, pretty astounding improvement. Will try the Meridian transport tomorrow.