Hegel HD25 Just..WOW


I am just here to share my experience on the new Hegel HD25 - I've been an avid use DACs or a few years now - and have gone through so many DACS with cambridge audio,antelope zodiac gold, the Teac DSD DACS,Audio Note,Audiolab and through-out my journey i nearly gave up! i figured no DAC (unless you are talking about the mega-priced DCS series) can replace a very good CD Player - then came the HD25 (released earlier this year) what a revelation! its by far the best DAC for the dime you pay, loaded with adaptive technology ; i've since forgotten that my 6 year old macbook+hegel combo has rightfully outdone my pricey esoteric cd player (which i have now sold) -i just praise this enough ; its one of the best piece of investment i have made in Hifi in all my years ; those in the market for a good DAC - got to hear this out.
thegoodarcher
Which Esoteric player did you have?
In what way to you like Hegel HD25 + MacBook better than Esoteric?
What adaptive technology does Hegel HD25 have on board?

Thanks, G.
My experience with the HD25 is similar to GoodArcher's. This is my third DAC; the first a NAD M51, then AMR DP-777, both of which have their fan clubs. The HD25 stands above those with a very solid sound. Recommended and I will be keeping an eye on those Hegel boys!
It's a shame it doesn't do DSD since it's becoming something of an up convert standard. But lots of good reviews for its sound.