T+A elektroakustik HV Series Components

Review of the T+A DAC 200 from The Computer Audiophile // Audiophile Style:

T+A DAC 200 Review

@david_ten Thanks for sharing. It’s great to finally see a great review on the DAC 200 from a U.S. source. This unit has been one of my best sellers, and I truly think it outperforms DACs up to twice its price or more. It is so natural and effortless, and a very versatile unit overall. I’m surprised it hasn’t gained more attention.

@blisshifi   +1   Agree. My SDV 3100 HV has been superb. And the Taiko Audio Extreme to SDV pairing.... : )  : )  : )

HDMI ARC video based audio (into) my 2 channel system has been a really, really nice bonus.

@david_ten It’s actually really nice to hear from someone else who owns the SDV 3100 HV. I have not heard it with the Taiko, but I own the Aurender N30SA and the pairing is exceptional as well. That said, using the internal streamer in the SDV 3100 HV is no slouch, either!

Have you compared the SDV 3100 HV to other DACs, and if so which ones? I preferred mine over many others including the Mola Mola Tambaqui, Lampi Atlantic and Baltic 3, modded PS Audio DirectStream, and a few others. Have not compared it to other reference solutions like MSB or DCS, though I have heard those units at shows. But for anyone looking for a reference streamer, DAC and preamp all in one, the unit provides great value regardless of its MSRP. 

@blisshifi   I also agree with you on the SDV internal streamer / Roon Endpoint. It is excellent (including sound quality performance) and makes the unit extremely flexible and feature laden. 

Importantly, it allows for a simple path for those who do not want to overcomplicate their digital front end, while also saving on the outlay tied to those front ends.

using the internal streamer in the SDV 3100 HV is no slouch, either!