Want to buy a high-end and excellent DAC, help plz


Hi
right now I want to upgrade my DAC so I can stop considering about source for a while

My taste: liquid, image, soundstage, detail, neutral.

I have in mind about the theta gen VIII or the accuphase DC - 101. However, I don't think i have a chance to listen to the demos so everyone's opinion is very important to me

Which one is better in your opinion? or do you know some DACs better than them?
plz give me your opinion

thanks
lobster_king
Lobster King, go to my review of the Accustic Arts Reference Tube Hybrid DAC for details regarding its performance and why after listing to DACS that cost over $20000.00 more I still think AA DAC competes with anything on the Market today.
Thank Teajay, that's one definitely a killer DAC. However, right now I want to look for a killer solid state DAC.
Do you have any opinion about the theta gen viii , accuphase DC101 or other high end solid state DAC?
thanks
Lobster King, if your interested only in a solid state DAC I would recommend you look at my review of the Accustic Arts DAC MK3, which was my reference untill the Tube Hybrid. You could purchase one at a great price on the market right now.

I have had top end Accuphase pieces in my system in the past and have heard Theta gear in other systems and still think the AA DACS, to my ears, are more musical and still resolving compared to either brand.
However, I don't think i have a chance to listen to the demos so everyone's opinion is very important to me

Well I am not in your league (I could not justify such expense on a DAC) but assuming you really do welcome all opinions on this matter - I would say you have to absolutely do in home audition at this price. It will mostly come down to your taste and system synergy at this stratospheric level.