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Dac that produces music

I have been researching the following dacs

metrum hex
yamamoto Yda 1
aqua la voce
audiomat 2.5

i am not looking for hyper detail, but just top to bottom easy listening with good extension especially the bass to be resolved and having impact.
Not a fan of sterile digital sound

which of the above dacs is superior or better do you have s better model to look at?




dvdgreco
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jond
5,846 posts
 
I have the Yamamoto YDA-1 and it is anything but sterile, I find it colorful and organic and lively sounding. A real joy to listen to if you are ok with a single input.
czarivey
5,946 posts
 
DACs do not produce music.
Record labels do.
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sbank
3,379 posts
 
+1 for Schiit dacs(multibit models). Among members of our local audio group more have been impressed enough after multiple listening sessions to buy Schiit dacs than any other brand/component except perhaps VPI turntables. For many formerly mainly LP listeners, we now can relax and enjoy digital playback at a level not commonly experienced before. Cheers,
Spencer  
stevecham
3,340 posts
 
Wired 4 Sound DAC 2 SE.
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charles1dad
10,250 posts
 
As with Jond I can vouch for the Yamamoto YDA-1 DAC. Minimal inputs and features but utterly natural sound character and convincing tone and timbre. A pure music lovers DAC.It will effectively convey emotion and soul.
Charles, 
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