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A DAC that can make digital sound analog?

Hi All,

I have a ModWright Oppo 105D. It’s excellent....but it sure don’t sound like vinyl or tape.

What DACs have you heard that really work like magic on digital audio files? 

I am interested in DACs that kill that digital glare/blare, that gives you that sense of ‘blackness’ or ‘darkness’ to the audio soundscape, really letting you hear into the mix...ya know that layering, space and depth that is very evident on tape.

Very curious to hear your thoughts.

Thanks!
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ianrodger
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R2R? Try and have a listen to the Denafrips DACs.

I have the Pontus and really rate it for all of the virtues that you’ve mentioned.

Good, deep bass, refined treble, lack of digititus and quiet background.
Previously, I was using a Rega DAC
headphonedreams
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The audible frequency is from 20K t0 20,000K according to audio magazines, but in reality, a persons ability to hear falls off rapidly after 16,000K. This can easily be verified by amplified test tones on a loudspeaker.
@orpheus10 it should be 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz, the latter is sometimes written as 20 kHz.

You are totally correct that for most of us the hearing drops off earlier than 20 kHz.
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falconquest
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I can recommend the Kitsune Edition Level III Holo Audio Spring DAC. It is an R2R design and sounds fantastic. Just search for Kitsune Audio. Tim is very helpful.
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cal3713
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@falconquest have you compared it to any of the other dacs listed in the thread?
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falconquest
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@cal3713
I cannot. it replaced a Sim Audio Moon 300D. Mine performs just as the online reviews indicate. I find it vary musical and not harsh at all. It has more of the analog sound synonymous with R2R dacs.
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