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LessLoss Echos End

Hey guys. I’ve been looking at dacs for what seems like an eternity. I’m heavily leaning towards the Denafrips Venus 2 or Terminator 2. I can’t use Holo Audio due to the high voltage output of 5.8 vrms of the balanced xlr’s. I was really hoping to love the Venus at $3000 but reviews are underwhelming. The Terminator seems to be universally highly regarded. But, at $5000, that introduced me to LessLoss Echos End. The hand made nature of this dac, as well as my Aric Audio Custom 300b PSET and Super 6sn7 Linestbe preamp, appeals to me. Tough finding reviews though from actual owners. Was hoping for some input from Audiogon members. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Earthbound

earthbound
earthbound OP
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Constantin was super nice to talk to and quite informative. They do have a loaner program. I will sort out which streamer to purchase and borrow the loaner. Good times. 

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charles1dad
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@earthbound

Good news!!

Let us know your listening impressions of the Lessloss DAC in due time.

Charles

earthbound OP
133 posts
 

Will do Charles. I was reading some of your posts over at What’s Best regarding streamers, particularly the Innuos Pulse. Constantin seems to like them and I like the idea of the beefed up power supply. Look forward to making the next step to improving the sound. 

mdrone
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Yes, I too have been hunting the "ideal " DAC for quite some time.

I would be interested in your thoughts on the Less Loss.

 

earthbound OP
133 posts
 

I chose to go a different route mdrone. The dac, if memory serves is a1.6v which I’m not sure is enough power for an 8/9 watt set amp. Also, having heard it compared to the Rockna, it sounded very mellow. My heart wants a bit more dynamics or liveliness, but I’m afraid in the end my ears will demand mellow. I’m going to give the Rockna Wavedream xlr a shot. 

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