My DAC has no sound fortunately and I'm happy with that. I leave the tonality altering to my DSP/room treatment.
So basically neutral. Just lets the music shine without adding to it
What does your DAC sound like
I’m in the market for a newly used DAC, based on reviews I’m considering the playback designs Merlot, Vermeer, Grimm mu2. I prefer a well balanced sound more analog like. I hoping that user experiences with these dacs OR others that might fit the bill will respond
cheers
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The DAC in my WT-95 (modded Oppo-95 by me) sounds the most analog like. https://youtu.be/JLjbLgXM_lw?si=HNUcRuuduUzj8AxO&t=37 https://youtu.be/ADJab9HrXpU?si=z1fjLvf1Zhz3EBuU Grimm MU2: https://youtu.be/NIztJLozENE?si=RDvf-88HfrIbidLo Merlot: https://youtu.be/P5h1VZ-atu8?si=Y9nNYpjhCzAfxn9Q&t=74 Vermeer: https://youtu.be/8SyfQnE1ghc?si=vPNYNpBs3Dxxpn7h&t=26 Alex/Wavetouch audio |
@dvdgreco what is your budget? |
My Stello DA220 MkII, which is a great sounding DAC, has just been replaced with a Denafrips Pontus 15th, and the difference is staggering. The Pontus is the smoothest, most analogue sounding DAC that I've heard (I haven't heard your 3 examples), and I've even discribed it as almost valve (tube) like in the sound. I hate the PRAT/Musicality words discribing sound, but that's exactly how I would discribe it. Yet it's extremely detailed, with no digital harshness whatsoever. Micro detail everywhere in abundence. The detail, is even present in the superb bass area which goes deep with great texture. From top to bottom it's a revalation - once it's fully run in, which took about 3 weeks. |
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