Depends if you need DSD. If you don't the AudioGD Master7 is better then those you have named. I have heard the others and the Master7 is simply the best. I like it better then a DC stack. It will do up to 24/192
Alan
Alan
Berkeley Dac 2 or PS audio DSD or Schiit Yggs?
I have enjoyed a PS Audio DirectStream DAC for about 18 months now and it still puts a grin on my face! Yes, it does do DSD, but the sound quality from "regular old fashioned" 44.1/16bit PCM is just awesome! Another thing I really like about the PS Audio products is that they publish firmware updates which are easy to download and apply, which improve the performance of their products. I see that they have introduced a "DirectStream Junior", which they say is about 85% of the "DirectStream". |
A very good article for you to read seeing you about to pull the trigger on one, by JD and interview with Mike Moffat of Schitt Audio about Redbook (pcm) replay and R2R Multibit dac conversion. http://www.digitalaudioreview.net/2016/01/zesty-and-sweet-the-stunning-schiit-gungnir-multibit-dac/ Cheers George |
Torries, The latest firmwear from ps audio lowers distortion in a way I’ve never heard before . I do sell their gear so obviously I like what they are doing. They keep redefining what’s possible for digital and updates are free thanks to the fpga instead of an off the shelf chipset. screw MQA btw as they've decided to lock out using our own dacs. |