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Up grade to Dodson 218 ??

Has anyone heard the new Dodson 218 compared to the old 217 mk11D ?? And is Audio Aero and DCS in the same sonic camp as the Dodson ?? I've got the upgrade bug and need a new dac I have an older YBA2 cd player and am planning to use it as a transport only...what does one do??? thanks for your responses ken
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drubin
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My assessment of the latest upgrade is that it is certainly worthwhile at $400. To me, the Dodson sounds more refined, less mechanical, more analog-like. more involving than before.
jfz
570 posts
 
Thanks very much Drubin. Did the tonal balance change at all? When you say "more involving" I'm wondering if it has more low level detail, i.e. is more transparent. Thanks again. I appreciate your thoughts.
johnh
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I had the last Dodson 217 version. I replaced it with the Audio Aero Prima DAC 192K DAC. Audio Aero was more natural, better soundstage, less digital, better bass, better cleaner highs.

I have not heard the latest Dodson, I hear it is significantly better than the older model.
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