Forgot to mention that these have gone up in price. Recent check of prices seem to hover around $500 for an S1 chip....hopefully you may find one less expensive but make sure that S1 or S2 stamp is on the chip
New R2R DAC
I am on the road to upgrade my DAC. Currently use a MHDT Pagoda Balanced. Want to stay in the R2R world.
Considering Audio Note 2.1, SW1X DAC II, Lampizator Amber 4, or Holo Audio May.
Will be used in a system with Auralic server, ARC REF 3 Preamp, Modwright KWA 150 Signature Amp, and Wilson Sabrina Speakers.
Thoughts and advice?
Thanks!
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@mountz the winner is based on what sonic comparisons? Bass, mids, treble, soundstage, separation. clarity, etc. That would be helpful to others trying to make a decision on a DAC.All of the DACs are good quality DACs that all have something to offer. They also offer upgrade options to improve the sound. We make both R2R and chip DACs. each offers something depending on what you are looking for. Happy Listening.
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Maybe you can stretch to a Lampizator Baltic 4 which the designer believes is a sonic bargain. There’s a used Baltic 3/4 here which is a Baltic 3 upgraded to 4. The used price seems high so maybe a lower offer? Hard to go wrong with the Holo May DAC, plenty of very positive reviews |
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