Nope. Value of a reclocker is exaggerated. the analog portion of the DAC is more important to great sound, clarity, transparity, soundstage, etc.
PS are you streaming of listening to CDs?
Is a cheaper DAC + Reclocker better than just an expensive DAC?
Hi All,
I'm still in my DAC dilemma phase, and have come across this situation, is a cheaper DAC + Reclocker better than just an expensive DAC? The basis for this is the below Gustard example. Also, i've read a review that commented on the X26 being further improved when a reclocker was added.
Gustard U18 reclocker ($635 CAD) + Gustard X18 ($952 CAD) = $1,587 CAD
OR
Gustard X26 = $1,907 CAD
So if i wanted to:
- have a mind-blowing DAC experience (stepping up from my Khadas Tone Board DAC)
-not have any regrets
- extinguish any upgrade fever
- make girls like me...
...is it a general rule that a DAC+reclocker will ususally sound better than a standalone more expensive DAC, and so i should pursue this route?
Does anyone have any amazing examples of cheaper DACs, that when coupled with a reclocker, elevate the combo into the really acoustically high-end and detailed areas of the hobby?
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I tend to agree with @carlsbad on this one |
Once again, the old adage: Making a silk purse from a cow's ear. -Seems to be applicable here. In short, buying a DAC that sounds as good as it can in it's price-range, sound better than buying one that is 'okay' and adding a reclocker.
As far as- extinguish any upgrade fever. That depends upon how much you want to hear/spend. B |
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