Not sure I understand the T+A SDV can be configured with the preamp or without...or that you are essentially getting a ‘free’ preamp...
does the cost not vary based on the configuration?
does the cost not vary based on the configuration?
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I am looking for a DAC (potentially streamer&DAC) to be paired in a mcintosh system (c1100/611). Its my first foray into digital streaming and I have no need for a CD player.
I see a lot of love for Esoteric, however, most seems to be around their transports? Are they not as renowned for pure digital streaming and/or standalone DACs? I see DCS (for instance) often referenced for standalone DACs - how does Esoteric compare?
I see a lot of love for Esoteric, however, most seems to be around their transports? Are they not as renowned for pure digital streaming and/or standalone DACs? I see DCS (for instance) often referenced for standalone DACs - how does Esoteric compare?
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The T+A SD 3100HV is a streaming DAC, the SDV 3100HV is a streaming DAC preamp. https://www.ta-hifi.de/en/audiosystems/hv-series/sd-3100-reference-streaming-dac-2/ https://www.ta-hifi.de/en/audiosystems/hv-series/sdv-3100-reference-streaming-dac-preamp/ |
@ufguy73, A common question ... different directions are a quirk in development. Streaming / Pre / DAC is common ... Look at the description for Pre Box S2 digital. Also for another version: https://www.project-audio.com/en/product/stream-box-s2/ ... for consideration. Another example would be Hugo TT2 includes a Headphone Amp otherwise pure DAC. In the example of T+A choose the Streaming DAC and use your existing Pre ... or T+A SDV-3100 Pre Streaming DAC for streaming ... you have to decide which sounds best to you. |
The Streamer/Dac looks to be $35,000, the streamer/dac/pre $37,500. https://www.thecableco.com/components/digital.html?dir=desc&order=price |
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