I2s is the best option to use, Ethernet 2nd, usb dead last. Don’t sacrifice sq, keep looking for an I2s dac
Tube DAC with i2s input?
Hi all, I want to upgrade from my Pontus II which is a good DAC but I'm looking for better depth/dimension, separation and analog warmth. I recently added a Laiv uDDC to the Pontus and that improved things notably so I'd like to keep that option for a new tube DAC, however most I come across do not have i2s input. Any suggestions? Budget $4-6k thanks. - Rich
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@rbstehno As someone who uses a DDC and i2S connection that’s not necessarily true. It really depends on which input(s) the designer chose to optimize. In some cases it’s i2S while in others it’s USB or AES/EBU. Point is, great results can be had through any input so it completely depends on individual DAC implementation. It’s far more important to get the DAC/sound right than worry about the connection type IMO. |
If you have the budget, the SW1X tube DACS are awesome. Even their lowest-end models are above so many on the market. They are all custom built I traded from a Lampizator Atlantic TRP to the SW1X DAC IV Special. If connected to one of their VDT streamers, the synergy is so sweet. For pricing information, etc., contact Colin King at Gestalt Audio. https://gestalt.audio/ |
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