DAC’s
Hello, curious on everyone’s thoughts. I’m still building my system. I came across a really good deal on a Meitner MA3 dac. It’s from an authorized dealer and they offered to sell me one NIB for 7k. I have read and read about dacs and I am getting tired. Haha. I really like the Denafrips Terminator 2, Holo and the lumin T3 being the cheapest of them all. Once I factor in a streamer I am already close or over the 7k. Also I don’t need a dac for anything other then just streaming. Thank you
@jerryg123 I see you have experience with both the Innuos Statement and Zenith. I’m currently running my Zenith Mk 3 with a PhoenixUSB Reclocker (feeding my Gryphon Diablo 300 with DAC module). The reclocker definitely focuses and cleans things up, and vocals pop and “float” more. I’m wondering what the step up to the Statement would be like. Do you have any experience with the Zenith / PhoenixUSB combo as compared to a Statement on its own? |
@nyev I do not use any reclockers. I use separate DAC,s in both my systems. I also run 2 separate networks. |
@jerryg123 thanks anyways. Are you planning to upgrade your Statement to the Innuos next-gen power supply? At least from what I’ve heard reviewers say at shows (Stereophile etc), it sounds like it is very much worth it…. If you are considering this, I’m jealous! |
Also worth noting that the Innuos PhoenixNET Ethernet switch also seems to work wonders. While the PhoenixUSB focused individual tones and makes them pop, the PhoenixNET tames things and adds a touch of warmth and overall ease to the sound. Of course if you have the Statement you don’t need the PhoenixUSB but the consensus on forums seems to be the PhoenixNET still improves the Statement. Innuos has made it so that you can spend a ton of cash on their gear but they also make it dangerously worthwhile. |
