The Doge looks very interesting, there is a lot of nice parts in there, looks really well built. I just read up on it and it really sparked my interest. Anyone compared that to the MHDT Orchid?
@what I do not leave it on all the time. I turn it on in the morning and shut it down around 1AM. I am usually listening to tunes during that time. In the course of the day the unit does get warm. It is the warmest DAC I have owned but it is not scalding hot. The heat that it generates is likely not ideal for long term ownership. I am pretty confident I can get 5 years easy with this DAC.
I believe there is a Class A output stage on this DAC and that is what makes it warm. I sit 2 feet away from the DAC and do not feel the heat from it.
I also do not notice that the DAC sounds any worse in the morning after turn on, but then again I am pretty groggy in the morning.
There are a ton of options, especially used. Personally, I prefer NOS DACs. Look into a used Metrum, MHDT or of you can find one, a Yamamoto. Just my 2 pennies.
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