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Vinshine/Alibaba..What to buy and where?

Is it wise to pay the extra money for a Denafrips ares 2 from Vinshine in Singapore vs getting it cheaper through Alibaba site? Don't want to pay more than I have to,  but don't want to get ripped off or receive counterfeit cloned merchandise, etc.

Once I figure out where to buy, what's the best bang for the buck of the Denafrips ares 2,  Ares2 12th edition,  used chord qutest, RME ADI -2, etc.

I'm looking for a more musical style dac than ultra clinical revealing sound, and budget is in the $1,000 dollar range unless I can get 90% of that sound for $300 from Geshelli labs. Thoughts???

128x128labguy
mesonto
77 posts
 

One more vote for Alvin from Vinshine audio. I was in the exact same predicament, and for a few bucks less on AliExpress. I talked to Alvin, or at least I emailed him, there’s just a trust factor there... I ended up buying my components from Alvin for a few more percentage points. Just came down to I didn't want to worry.

jerrybj
860 posts
 

I bought from Alvin.

Advantage of knowing the product was genuine.

Also returned last week, and got a refund. Doubt I could do that with Aliexpress.

jerrybj
860 posts
 

I would suggest a Denafrips over a Chord Qutest or RME ADI -2.

I know many who are over the moon with their Gustard R26.

paulcreed
541 posts
 

I just got into streaming over a year ago. I started off with Qutest then RME with Teddy Pardo power supply. I preferred the RME over the Qutest I’m sure others feel the opposite. I then bought a used Pontus.

I prefer the Pontus, more musical better sound stage but sometimes miss the crystal clear clarity of the RME.  I had borrowed a friends Aries to try while I owned the RME and preferred the RME but enjoyed the soundstage more on the Aries.

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