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Holographic DAC With Air And Decay

Like the title says what’s your vote for favorite Dac when it comes air, decay and three dimensional soundstage?  Looking at 3k or less used. I tend to prefer R2R and, or tubes.  I suppose I'm open to other options as long as it sounds smooth and refined. As always I look forward to all your input, thanks!  

brylandgoodman
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curiousjim
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Another Denafrips lover here. I have had the Pontus ll for a few years now and it still makes me smile.

g2the2nd
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If you are looking for something different:

Boarder Patrol

https://www.borderpatrol.net/dac/

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shkong78
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https://orchardaudio.com/shop/pecanpi-plus-streamer-premium/

 

Starkrimson PecanPi+ Streamer Premium

 

I have basic version whiich sounds pretty good even compared with Chord Dave and Mscaler combo.

 

Thomas

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The Gustard X30 was just announced in June and became available on the market this August. While I haven’t heard it myself, it has received top ratings for soundstage size, to the best of my knowledge. I just wanted to bring it to your attention.

https://soundnews.net/reviews/sources/dacs/gustard-x30-dac-review-the-quintessential-delta-sigma-dac/

dbb
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I agree with @fsonicsmith1 and am going to add an observation.  Yes, holography, air, and decay are in or absent from the recordings and should not originate or be manipulated by the dac. In my experience you want to prioritize resolution over analog like musicality. I would look for a well implemented Sabre dac, like the Musetec 005, 006, or Gustard X30, which are musical and have amazing resolution, not an R2R dac.

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