Advice on a new 256 or 512 DSD DAC

[One and a half]

A DSD Euforia with upgrade to 256 should be about $2,500 or so...

 

Whatever you do, do discrete chipless architecture for the best SQ result.

 

The last sentence needs a lot of clarification, it annoys me frankly. As far as DACs go, there's no best implementation of chip or chipless as yet to obtain the best SQ, if that could ever be defined to begin with. I'm not asking for evidence, or supported documentaries, the market is mature enough to cater for all tastes and at all different prices without one technology or method dominating all.

 

Agree with hifal to choose other than the Gustard if the T+A is a preferred choice.