DAC Choices - $5,000 to $7,000
Hi https://forum.audiogon.com/users/mitch2. Sure. I have the KTE edition. I upgraded from the Spring Level 3 (and actually kept that one, put it into my HT system for when I listen to 2 channel there). I find the May to be detailed, revealing, dynamic as you’d want for accurate reproduction, but with an analog-ish beauty to it. Non-fatiguing, just a constant joy to listen to. I really find it to be the best of both worlds - an analog sound (but without the rolloffs) from digital media. I got back into vinyl a couple of years ago, and now kinda regret it as I can get that sound from crappy low-res tracks, CD rips, and high res tracks (better as more bits are available of course) but it all sounds great. I have my 2 channel (with the May) in my home office, and have it on when working when possible etc. But my attention is very frequently drawn to the sound system as realistic sounds emanate from it - "oh, I guess I have Miles Davis in my home office with me now". Hope that helps. |
Maybe you don't have to spend as much as you think. Here's a review form over at Audiophile Style (formerly Computer Audiophile) that's done by a recording engineer who used his own recordings for evaluation: https://audiophilestyle.com/ca/reviews/review-denafrips-pontus-dac-r966/ All the best, Nonoise |
