Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD

ODSX is back and sitting at the office. And the brand new replacement Chord DAVE is arriving tomorrow. The LH2 should be here in a few weeks.

I might not open the DAVE and sell it as NEW, unopened now that the LH2 is coming. It was great but with the ODSX back in the room and the LH2 en route I simply don’t have need for the DAVE. No matter how good it is, it’s not close to the LH2 incoming. And it’s value stays the highest with a sealed box. I am getting into headphones, but that kind of money is hard to justify for a dedicated headphone DAC.

SO if anyone is interested in a CRAZY good deal on a brand new DAVE then message me.

Also, once my LH2 arrives I will likely be selling my cherished ODSX as well. I don’t need more then one DAC. So if someone wants to secure that then message me as well.

In the meantime, I’m going to enjoy the hell
out of my ODSX now that it has the USB Off Ramp input and old caps reinstalled. I can’t wait to hear it! The Ethernet input wasn’t working for my system and the Dueland Caps just aren’t my cup of tea....

I’ll report briefly on the ODSX when it’s in the system.

Also, the Antipodes DX Gen 2 has been patiently waiting for a DAC's return to be compared to the Aurender N10. So that's pending and will be reported in a week or two. 

Finally, I’ve sorta gone crazy with headphones and will post my findings thus far here and on Head-Fi when I’ve settled on Cans and DAC/amp.

Cheers all!

Matt, no more texts on cans??? lol.....  I need my daily updates, lol. So glad you got the ODSX back.  Can't wait for the LH2 to get to you so we can get your long term assessment on it.  I can't play in that league, so it's vicariously through you and then a visit of course. 

I wish you could get the Merlot Dac to test out. Wander if a local dealer could loan one out. This DAC seriously needs to be considered.

I think my Davinci dealer has the model below the Merlot. I'll ask.