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New DAC has transformed my music collection.

I bought a chord 2 quite dac which initially sounded great. However I found myself turning the volume down.  After some careful reading I have swapped out the Chord after 2 months to an Exposure Dac, god what a transformation. I have music, I have stopped listening to my system and now listen to music.  

My system comprises of a melco streamer, into an Exposure Dac, Croft epoch elite pre and Croft twin star 1 power amp into piega classic 40.2.  It sounds great listening to mainly blues rock I have the band playing infront of me. Have fallen back in love with my system, and have no plans for any further changes......

I do however miss a remote control for the volume, getting up and down keeps me fit. 

Enjoy the music. 


shefwed
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tomic601
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maybe an advertisement but I doubt it by the OP as Croft gear at least in USA is almost a small cult following...yes I own some
yes your Chord while musical in MANY systems, not so much in yours.
Enjoy the music !!!!!!!!!!!!
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roxy54
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That was a strange comment Erik. What did he say that made you feel that way?
erik_squires
16,056 posts
 
Hey Roxy54 :


Maybe because he's posted 3 times and two were related to this DAC, gushing.


TBH, I haven't heard either DAC myself. I just felt the timing, and writing was over the top.
shefwed OP
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I live in the UK, this is the first time I have posted on this website. Please be assured it is no dealer add.  I have had my Croft amplifiers for over 10 years they are exceptional. 

The pigea classic 40.2 are a new stunning addition wonderful sound and look amazing. 

Exposure only make one standalone DAC which was a far better fit in my system. The Chord dac has a very in your face sound when paired with my amps. The Exposure is a more laid back calm sound, with no loss of detail or drive just more enjoyable to me.  My next and last change will be to check out mains cables and mains blocks as I use the stock ones provided with a basic power block. 


toneranger58
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An ad or not I completely agree with the OP. I just picked up a Schiit Yggie Analog2, and it has transformed my digital listening experience. My CD collection is getting a workout again, Tidal and Radio Paradise, always enjoyable are on another level. Best purchase in a long time for punching up a couple levels. My wife’s response was Wow that new DAC does make a very noticeable improvement.
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