Higher End DACs

Yes that is correct, the idea on the preamp version is to simply what many people want, which is to be able to just add an amplifier.

If you have a great preamp than you can go with the dac version or how about selling your preamp and applying that money towards the SDV version with the preamp?

Either way this is one of the best and most fully featured digital front ends on the market today. 

Dave and Troy
Audio Doctor NJ T+A dealers

The Rossini is $11000 less and has(supposedly) a very well engineered digital volume control that DCS strongly prefers to using a preamp. Of course if the Rossini clock is added the gap narrows. One thing to consider. The Rossini will retain its value very well whereas I don’t think that can be said of the T&A. I’m sure it’s a great company but I don’t believe that this is disputable. You have to be somewhat prudent given the retail prices of the two units. IMO only.

Wow Dave is admitting something is better than LUMIN!  This is a breakthrough!  Just kidding (inside joke, he and I have squabbled about LUMIN). In all seriousness appreciate the insight. 
Dave, how are the less expensive T+A streamer/dacs (if you’ve tested)?

Are they best in class for their price points?  Or for now is it just the top of line one that you like best?

Also, (off topic for this thread, sorry) are T+A amps and speakers as good as their digital?

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a little off topic but because you brought up value retention/ease of resale...

what are suggested/effective outlets to sell used high end gear?  i have never really had occasion to do it...i did some browsing on audigon but didn’t see a lot of these higher end DAC items and wasn’t sure if that was more attributable to not many being on the market or that they tend to get moved via other means...

i’ve done great on usaudiomart for expensive highly desirable gear. the key is to look everyday and jump on the unit without too much haggling if you really want the piece. the gear like a rossini will most likely sell in a day. this site(audiogon) is good but way too expensive on high dollar gear. just my opinion.