R2R Dacs $3K or under

Hi all - I'm looking for impressions and preferences of the following or similar R2R Dacs around $3K or lower:

Denafrips Venus
Schiit Yggy Analog 2
Holo Spring Level 3
Soekris DAC1541

I've seen writeups comparing Yggy with Denafrips Terminator but nothing yet comparing Yggy with Venus.

Thanks

tedevang04-26-2018 11:09pm

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tfl303 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 83 posts 04-27-2018 at 04:57pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Sorry but more than 3K but worth every penny !!!
strabo Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 15 posts 04-27-2018 at 07:13pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Yes, Mytek is delta sigma using Sabre chips. Not an R2R design.
wig Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,284 posts 04-27-2018 at 09:25pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @ tedevang I was considering the Yiggy and Halo but got the tips from a good buddy in England but wanted a DAC that was designed for musicality and wouldn't be obsolete with the latest upgrade... Wanted a Audio Note but now have something even better and cheaper :) Wig
nitewulf Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 435 posts 04-28-2018 at 02:51pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Within that range your best options are Metrum Onyx (NOS) and Schiit Yggdrasil (OS). I don't think you can do better than either one at that range or quite a bit above.
luisma31 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 516 posts 05-29-2018 at 09:51pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @tedevang I notice you went with the terminator, I was evaluating the same dacs as well and my budget was $2000 but I ordered the Terminator, should be arriving in the next few days. Have you considered or currently using a streamer to pair with the DAC? using the I2S connection maybe?

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