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Not a lot of DAC talk on here...
Sforza:
Speaking of the PWD, have any of you guys been able to compare the PWD and the DL3? I've been wondering if the DL3 would be a clear upgrade over the Dacport LX, or if it would be better to just save up for a PWD.
Another DAC I've been considering is the Calyx 24/192.
Marvey:
Yeah. The PWD just kills the DL3, even the modded ones.
Anaxilus.:
The thing about the DP-1 is that it has a romantic euphony. However, that means colored and less detailed. It does have very pretty leaves engraved on it.
Anathallo:
--- Quote from: purrin on September 02, 2012, 04:14:12 PM ---The DACPort is truly good enough. The ODAC is good if you can make it work with a beefy USB port.
How much do you want to spend? I know a few members have the NAD M51, PS Audio PWD1/2, and Buffalo.
If you are into DIY, a few of us are secretly in the process of assembling some crazy Buffalo3 based builds which will work with DSD.
I should be getting in a loaner Gungnir...
P.S. I would also have to say no on the DP-1, unless you know exactly what you are getting into. It's possible that those on HF who are exalting it have never heard anything better.
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Ideally less than $2k, but in reality I could go higher - it just becomes an issue of "is this worth it?" more than "can I afford it?" I think the former comes into play far before the latter.
I have a Bifrost right now, and I'm happy with it, but I listen to some music and, without any evidence to support it other than having been to live orchestras and jazz shows, that I am missing information. It still sounds like a recording, not the instruments. I'm using a Super 7 --> HE-5LE or --> Woo Wee + 404LE
I also have an ODAC that I use with my laptop on the go, but I much prefer the Bifrost overall, which leads me to believe that I can get more out of my system with a better DAC.
The other thing, which in the end I won't rely on 100%, is that I'd like to buy Canadian. I don't know anyone that owns these models, so I can't listen to them, but I've been eyeing the
Resonessence Invicta
NAD M51
Bryston BDA-1
exaSound E20 <--- brand new model, but also the only company that has a schiit-like 30 day trial period, and their offices are a 10 minute drive from my condo. I've heard nothing about this company before stumbling on their website while surfing one day.
As for the DIY route, I don't have the time or the knowledge (or the time to gain the knowledge) to go the DIY route. Maybe in a couple of years, but work is just too busy. It really does amaze me, though, the kinds of stuff some of you DIYers put together. Pretty amazing stuff.
Anathallo:
--- Quote from: Sforza on September 02, 2012, 04:35:27 PM ---Speaking of the PWD, have any of you guys been able to compare the PWD and the DL3? I've been wondering if the DL3 would be a clear upgrade over the Dacport LX, or if it would be better to just save up for a PWD.
Another DAC I've been considering is the Calyx 24/192.
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I was also eyeing a used, upgraded DL3 but it just didn't seem like a clear or worthwhile upgrade over the Bifrost from what I read.
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