DAC options to consider for Innuos streamer


I currently listen to music through Qobuz with an Innuos Zen Mini Mk III as a server and Roon core.  Rather than the Mini DAC I use the DA2 DAC module in my McIntosh MA8950 integrated amp.  My speakers are Sonus faber Olympica Nova IIIs.  I enjoy the sound quality of this system.

 

When I upgrade my streamer to an Innuos Pulsar, what DACs might I consider that would be an upgrade from the DA2 module and would complement my system?

jrdavisphd

Mola Mola Tambaqui DAC. Simply unbeatable.

I understand why some would think so, and I would not argue that it should be on a "must hear" list, but this stuff is all about "the ear of the beholder."  I owned a Tambaqui and would describe the sound as "perfect", but I sold mine because I enjoy the sound of two other DACs I own more.

Hello,

I also use the Innuos Zen Mini Mk3 as a streamer running Sense via USB into my T+A Dac200 then into my Krell gear. I am quite happy with this chain, but I am considering changing from USB to I2S just to see if/how it is different. My prior DAC was the Audio Mirror Tubadour III SE, but I found that too soft. I also tried the Krell DAC, which I liked, but it was missing what I describe as energy.   The worst DAC I tried was the internal one in the Innuos Zen Minik Mk3 - but I ran that with Roon.

As previously suggested, just try a few and listen to what happens. If you can’t or don’t want to buy new with a return policy, you might try used as you should be able to resell it for what you paid for it.

Good luck.

I am using a Holo May KTE Dac with my Aurender N20 and the sound I am getting is superb. Coda amp and preamp.