I'm using PWT with Exogal Comet Plus, and very happy with results...they are available used, and sometimes new at your price
Seeking Advice on NOS DAC
Looking to purchase an NOS DAC, budget is $1500.
Currently available for sale are:
- Metrum Acoustics Hex digital converter (used)
- Metrum Acoustics Amethyst DAC (new)
- Acoustic Plan Digimaster Tube DAC (used)
This is a German-built NOS, 24-bit R-2R resistor ladder network, PCM1704U-K converter with 4 tube EC 86 triode outputs.
- HOLO Audio Spring DAC – LEVEL 2 (new, but over my budget of $1500)
My primary listening is via the PS Audio PWT, while music files on my Mac are steadily increasing. I’m thinking NOS due to my large collection of Redbook CD's.
So, any experience or comments on which way to proceed is appreciated.
Currently available for sale are:
- Metrum Acoustics Hex digital converter (used)
- Metrum Acoustics Amethyst DAC (new)
- Acoustic Plan Digimaster Tube DAC (used)
This is a German-built NOS, 24-bit R-2R resistor ladder network, PCM1704U-K converter with 4 tube EC 86 triode outputs.
- HOLO Audio Spring DAC – LEVEL 2 (new, but over my budget of $1500)
My primary listening is via the PS Audio PWT, while music files on my Mac are steadily increasing. I’m thinking NOS due to my large collection of Redbook CD's.
So, any experience or comments on which way to proceed is appreciated.
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A bit above your budget, and only redbook basically, but very good is the Concert Fidelity DAC-040 https://www.audiogon.com/listings/da-converters-2017-11-17-digital This is the non battery version, which is what I have myself. There is also a battery version available here but that is a bit more still: https://www.audiogon.com/listings/da-converters-battery-powered-tube-dac-2017-11-14-digital And here is a very helpful review thread: https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/review-concert-fidelity-dac-040-da-converter?highlight=concer... |
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/da-converters-dac-see-photo-2017-11-13-digital I have an AN DAC-3 Signature I would highly recommend this 2.1 Signature for the sound for which you seem to be looking. |
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