Chord Dave Replacement

I'm looking for suggestions on DACs I should listen to as possible replacement of my Chord Dave. I'm looking for suggestions between $10K - $12K.

ricred111-01-2018 12:53pm

ricred1 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,074 posts 06-03-2019 at 07:38pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Everyone hears differently...I heard the Dave with the Blu and I prefer it without it.
rexp Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 30 posts 06-08-2019 at 03:58pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I don't like Dave with or without upsampler but I do like Auralic G2 with their upsampler and clock.
timo62 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 282 posts 06-08-2019 at 04:15pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Actually the Chord Hugo M Scaler and the Blu Mk. 2 are upscalers , not upsamplers. Currently using The Chord Hugo M Scaler with the Qutest DAC and really enjoy the combo.
duaneadam Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 36 posts 06-14-2019 at 05:38pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Not sure why you would spend so much on a DAC when the Crane Song Solaris is available at $1,949. I've had many world class DACS in my studio over the years and the Crane Song is as good as any no matter the cost. They're very back ordered and are a pro unit with balanced only outputs and no remote but oh my do they sound spectacular.
cal3713 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,421 posts 06-14-2019 at 07:34pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @timo62 Can you tell me the difference between upscaling and upsampling? Thanks.