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DAC upgrade from RME

A couple weeks back I inquired as to a preamp upgrade, most likely tube, and received much appreciated advice. I now wonder if the upgrade bug should begin with the RME, although in many circle it receives very high marks. When listening to jazz trios/quartets I notice sharp piano strikes can become quite strident. I’m looking into NOS, R2R dacs with good USB capability. Mojo, entry, medium Lampi’s, Gordon Rankin Wavelength, Border Patrol SEi are a few where I have interest. Not so much the Chinese made R2R ladder dacs.

kckrs
kckrs OP
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I have added a LHT linear power supply to the RME .

It may have added a bit of weight but it wasn't a revelation.

 

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oddiofyl
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I have a Lab 12 DAC 1 Reference.   I like it a lot.  It's only limitations are of course 24/192 and for a weird reason. Coax 2 is limited to 24/96.    

I really like the sound of this DAC.    I feel no need to upgrade after 2 years.  Really solid build quality. 

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oddiofyl
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For what it’s worth, I replaced an RME with the Lab12

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tonydennison
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@kckrs PsAudio DS-Sr used are about 3K, Ive seen the Jr. for $1,500

hsounds
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Hello, I thought the RME had a built in EQ. Can’t you adjust this for your liking?

 

If not try the Weiss 204. TMR will work something out with your RME trade in. 

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