I use two dacs one for optical TV (fairly inexpensive) connection and the other for USB music and then switch the inputs at the preamp. I own the MOJO X SE and the USB input is really, really good. Knowing what I do now the MOJO Y AM would have saved me some money and more than likely performed just as well
I am checking out these DAC's for my system
I am building a system and all I have left to get is the DAC and maybe a streamer. I really an at a loss on which DAC to get. I am wanting to stream music and also use my system for watching movies. My equipment currently is SMC audio tic-2 GT24 preamp and DNA.5 GT24 amp with GR Research NX-otica's and Open Baffle subs. The DAC's that interest me are
Mojo Audio Mystique X SE- I will have to purchase used and I will need to use and adapter to connect to my TV because it doesn't have toslink.
Mojo Audio Mystique Y- It only has a USB connection so I am not sure how to connect to my TV. Mojo audio DAC's have really good reviews but If they only had toslink. I am really intrigued with the choke in the power supply. I think there might be something to that.
Holo Audio May KTE- People say the mojo sounds better more natural but this DAC still holds a pretty good price used and doesn't last long on the used market.
Musetec mh-da006- This DAC is interesting but I am afraid it will be fatiguing.
Audio Mirror Tubadour v- This just seemed interesting but afraid tubes won't last very long if I watch a bunch of movies etc.
Denafrips terminator plus- These are always for sale used which make me nervous.
If you have any of these DAC's or have listened them let me know from your favorite on down.
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You should look into a Hugo TT2 DAC, it's a great DAC to start with and it's upgradeable in the future. Add a Hugo M/Scaler . and you have one of the best available. since the units are pretty much bulletproof, you should check out the used market. https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650177141-chord-hugo-tt2-dac-black/ Good Luck to you! |
I’ve been using the AM Tubadour V for about a year, averaging 4-6 hours of use per day, and it’s still performing flawlessly. Its tubes are readily available on eBay from former Soviet republics. A pair of 6S45P tubes costs around $40, and the 6Ц4Р-ЕВ rectifier is priced at approximately $5.I’ve purchased several sets from sellers in Ukraine and Kazakhstan. The unit is certainly not a tube-eater. |
@carlsbad2 I have already purchased the preamp and it is exceptional. So the good thing is I don't need volume control in a DAC. |
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