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Aries Cerat Helene vs MSB Premiere DAC vs Lampizator Pacific 2

Priced fairly close once fully maxxed out. I suppose you could add the Kassandra ll onto this list, but its priced slightly higher.

Looking strongly at these DACs listed in the title, and finding it very hard to make a decision. I have access to either at a very good used price, but I have not heard anything from either brand.

This DAC would replace the DAVE/BLU, and I would move it to my 2 channel setup. MSB/Aries/Lamp would be the DAC used for my Viva 845.

I'd really love any feedback on this. I don't want to make an expensive "mistake".

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spenav
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The biggest mistake you could make is to buy either one based on someone else’s opinion. You might as well do mini mani moo and pick one. Good luck. 

elrod
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I think you'd be hard pressed to find someone who has experienced all three of these DACs. Then throw in the synergy with your equipment and you have a real crap shoot.

All I can say is that I have a Helene and I have no desire to search for another DAC. Just keep in mind the Helene is a beast to move around. Also,the Helene works with PCM only, not DSD

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jeffreyw
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@onlysomany 

I have the Helene, which I love. Sounds like live music without a hint of digital. A plus is that you can alter the sound by changing the bias, a unique feature of this DAC. I can only imagine what the Kassandra II sounds like!

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