What is the best DAC ever made?

The Berkeley is a very fine DAC, no doubt about it, but the best DAC ever made? That's a tough one!

Who knows what the best DAC is? No one can try every one of them. But I have tried recently in my system, the Ayre QB-9, Levinson, DCS Scarlatti and the Berkeley, and the Berkeley is my favourite. The preference is large in all cases except the DCS.

Anybody try Audio Note?

I can't speak to what Alex is or isn't doing. I currently have his prototype Super-DAC and am breaking it in.

I've read a number of positive things about Audio Note DACs and am still wondering if anyone either has one or has heard one.

Thanks.

Hi Fplanner2010,

I have an AN 4.1X Balanced DAC...it mesmerizes me. It's listed in my system.

Best,
Sam