@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.
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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@danager That did cross my mind to get 2 DAC’s. A inexpensive DAC and the Mystique y. Benjamin talked about getting a $30 adapter to convert toslink to AES in the mystique X. Have you ever tried to listen to movies thru your mystique. I bet their isn’t a difference in sound because of the TV source. @vettegood I have not even looked at the Hugo TT but I have heard about it. I will have to check it out.
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@hasmarto I am glad you told me the price of those tubes. They seems very affordable. What did you upgrade from? Have you had another Audio mirror DAC? The Tubadour ivse is quite a bit less in price and wondering if there is a huge difference in sound. |
You can shop for a DAC that provides all of the inputs you currently need. Alternatively, you can shop for a DDC that provides the necessary inputs and outputs in the preferred format for whatever DAC you choose. You would then switch inputs via the DDC, instead of the DAC. The first option is simpler and probably less costly, and if you choose a DAC with volume control, puts all the user controls in one box. The second option may have more flexibility and the potential for improved performance. |
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