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DCS Bartok APEX or LINA and master clock

I have a DCS bartok that I can get upgraded to APEX or I can sell the Bartok and purchase a DCS Lina and Master clock.  The cost would be about the same any thoughts on which would be better.

I have a pre amp already so I don't need the Bartok preamp functionality.

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raysmtb1
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It looks like to upgrade my Bartok is going to be right around $10,000. I sure hope it sounds great! That’s pretty steep for a deck that already sounds amazing. 

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mayoradamwest
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Interesting. It was only $9k to upgrade my Rossini. I have a Bartol as well but for headphone use I feel like the APEX upgrade won’t be worth it. 

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curiousjim
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Get the Apex upgrade and start saving for the master clock.

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efoo OP
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My Dac is less than two years old so I am hoping it will be $4500

mihorn
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In my opinion, putting more money on bright and veiled sounding DCS DAC or CDP is a bad investment. They all sound bright, veiled and glare with more money or not. The difference is small behind the veil/glare anyway? 

Listen to DCSs

 

I like my Wavetouch modded Oppo BDP-95's sound better at the fraction of DCS prices.

Original music for reference.

Alex/Wavetouch

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