@stievus Thank you for the introduction to Le Dac2, one of the few new-to-me DACS mentioned here that checks all my boxes, including cosmetically.. Read up on it, including reviews which suggest I would prefer it to T+A Dac2. Impossible to guess what synergy it might have in my system, but If buying new and if trial is offered, I could test with Terminator/Venus (R-2R for less $). (Though coming tariffs may confine all of us DAC-seekers to the US-made & used markets).
DAC for Aurender N200
For past 2 years I have been running Aurender N200 into Musical Fidelity M6s DAC. The DAC is built like a tank and very versatile, but I must connect via coax since Aurender clock is superior to DAC clock.
Well, I am ready to upgrade DAC for SQ reasons and presently inclining to PSAudio MkII for US mfr, good reviews, good service, current bargain price.
Q1: What DAC (<$8k) would you consider an optimal match for the N200?
Q2: N200 has very few outputs compared with other streamers in its price class.
I know Aurender has always inclined to USB. All else being equal, is USB the best output?
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@hickamore You might also consider their newest, cheaper device, the Metronome DSC Mini. |
@benzman T+A Dac 200 ----> tube preamp ----> Class A SS amp? |
thanks for the DM. Yes, it’s the $2500 M3H unit in LA. the seller doesn’t think it has an MDx board in it…but either way, I’m looking forward to adding it to my system. does yours have the Ethernet board? I have a Lumin U2, and am thinking of trying AES to compare with the dedicated USB output (on U2). any recommendations for AES XLR cables? many thanks. JAMES |
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