@jeffrey125 LessLoss was high on my priority list when I was shopping for another DAC. Ended up going with Meitner MA3 since I found the built-in streamer to be as good as my previous Innuos Zenith. The DAC is phenomenal. But I still wish I had a chance to listen to LessLoss. Heard great things about it. Did you by any chance compare it to the ever popular Holo Audio May?
Let's Talk DAC's
My current DAC, the Chord Chordette Qute HD is getting on with age and I am looking for a new one with superior performance. So far, I have narrowed down my search to five DACs. At the low end is the Denafrips Ares II and the Eversolo DAC Z8. Mid range the RME ADI-2 and at the top end the Chord Qutest and the Denafrips Pontus II.
This is for an all-digital setup in a 12x12 dedicated room. I have a much larger room with a much "bigger" set up, but for this room it is a simple PrimaLuna Prologue Classic integrated, Audiolab 6000 CD transport, ProAc Tablette 10’s, and a REL T/5i Subwoofer. I plan to add a streamer as well, but that is for another discussion.
I am conflicted with the choice between a delta-sigma modulated DAC and an R2R type Dac. I do like the FPGA technology in my current DAC. It has served me well.
I am certainly open to other ideas and welcome comments from those of you that have experience with this equipment.
I forgot to add; I like a wide and deep soundstage and good imaging. I also hate a rolled off high end.
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@arafiq : no. This guy appears to own / have owned some equipment. Cheap / chfi does not matter. Cin Dyment owns zero audio equipment |
One thing about the RME, it uses it’s internal clock regardless of whether it is USB or using a SPDIF type input That is an advantage with TV or other video sources It is a very good sounding DAC Others have called it kind of dry or clinical. I did not find that to be the case but it was in an all tube system. I spent almost 3 X as much to better it so it’s an excellent value no doubt.
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@arafiq no I did not, I had the Echos End then upgraded to the Echo’s End Reference, prior to the LessLoss I did audition the MA3, Lampi Golden Gate. I also owned the Mearson DAC1. All ore excellent DACs the LL EE worked best in my system. |
I went to Audition the Merason Freot and left that day with the Lab 12 DAC 1. The little Merason sou dedicated good for the money, but i was replacing the RME and I was looking for something with more weight, meat on the bones.. ..it also has a beautiful tone unlike any DAC I've ever owned. Natural sounding |
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