I have not heard or compared the Totaldac. Which model are you interested in as they seem to offer many levels?
Check This Out!
Just wanted to make audiophile community aware, anyone looking for a DAC must check out Galle DAC from Cinnamon Audio. The feedback from two recent buyers was very inspiring and they bought the DAC after listening.
"The Galle DAC: we’ve crafted a DAC that delivers a natural, lush sound with remarkable dynamics and harmonic richness"
Cutting edge R2R, 27 bit ladder, laser cut the resistors to hit 0.1% tolerance; installed directly into the circuit board for a bargain price of $12,995
You can hear this DAC at Capitol Audio, courtesy @gestalt audio.
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I completely understand Galle II DAC’s design philosophy extends far beyond mere capacitance into a holistic approach to noise elimination and sound purity. When I auditioned 3 chassis stack of Merging Technologies which included a DAC, Power Supply and Clock; I couldn’t believe the impact of a separate power supply and a master clock. I have yet to hear another DAC that can rival Merging’s transparency, realism and natural sound. With Galle Model II, the separation of power feeds with individual shielded transformers and dedicated umbilicals is particularly noteworthy and this kind of approach further minimizes cross-contamination between circuits, allowing the digital and analog sections to operate independently at their peak performance. This is a design clearly reserved for only the most uncompromising audio equipment. Good luck with the audition! |
The retail on Merging stack was $45K. They are no longer available as Merging went back to its Pro Audio roots and the original NADAC and Clock pieces are now further enhanced and being available through new parent company called Master Fidelity. https://www.master-fidelity.com I own a Merging +player version that employs Ravenna protocol. This approach is particularly impressive as it ensures low-latency, high-bandwidth audio streaming, which is rare even among high-end consumer audio gear. Pairing that with support for DSD256 files and its onboard Roon endpoint/server makes it an elegant and straightforward solution for digital streaming. Merging +player perfectly aligns with my preferences and listening priorities. When everything in the system clicks, both technically and musically—it creates a connection to the music that’s hard to replicate. Finding that balance where speed, transparency and synergy come together is no small feat. |
@grannyring I guess something like this https://jypwr.com/products/jy-power-nxt-2kf-2000-farad-hybrid-capacitor |
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