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help me with a DAC decision please

i'm looking to upgrade my wadia DAC. My first choice would be to have it also act as my pre. My mind could be changed on that however. I am looking seriously at the April Music Eximus. Does any of the Metrum offerings fit in here? I  need some help finding comparative models from other makers. There is no place for me to see any close by. I have to wing it off of the web and your recommendations. I do not object to buying used.My budget would probably be under 3 grand new or used.
thanks for all the help
dpm2340
erik_squires
16,291 posts
 
I like Schiit a lot but I am very happy with Mytek Brooklyn, built in phono pre as well. :)

There's some one on AG who gives you a 30 day in home trial.

I'm not sure if Schiit supports DSD, but Mytek sure does.

Best,


Erik
whitestix
721 posts
 
The Schiit gear gets uniformly great reviews, but I must ask why you sense a need to get a new DAC?  Wadia gear is tip-top.  I sure hope you have a chance to audition before you buy because is is very possible that any replacement for your Wadia will be a pricey side-ways move.  

dpm2340 OP
145 posts
 
whitestix you may be right. that's why i am asking for help. i definitely want to move up not sideways. as far as the need to change. . .  it's the addiction I guess. and i am also adding a network player. i want to make sure i have the best for the better files. thanks
erik_squires
16,291 posts
 
The mytek is wonderful with ALL formats. Redbook sounds really really good.

It also does DSD and MQA, but the latter, from my ears, is snake oil.

Best,

Erik
meiwan
399 posts
 
I owned a Metrum Hex for a few years.  Wonderful dac, but does not have a pre-amp feature.  I wanted a dac/pre so went with the McIntosh D150.  No regrets at all.  An excellent piece.

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