alice Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Hi All, I have been immensely enjoying my Luxman DA-06. At one stage I wanted to try something else and I put it up for sale in my local audio forum. Didnt get much interest but now someone wants to buy it. Iam not sure I can beat its performance at $3K The Luxman is about 3 years old so technology has come a long way ? What at should I try, open to buying used. Link to comment
Ralf11 Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 so, best DAC under 3k? what inputs, formats do you need? miguelito 1 Link to comment
alice Posted May 21, 2017 Author Share Posted May 21, 2017 Definitely need USB, as I have SOTM PCIe card. Would prefer DSD as I have a few DSD files. Link to comment
alice Posted May 22, 2017 Author Share Posted May 22, 2017 Was thinking about the HOLO DAC and the Yggdrasil even though it doesn't have DSD miguelito 1 Link to comment
Ralf11 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 also Mytek Brooklyn long threads on all the above, but see what got announced at Munich too Link to comment
alice Posted May 22, 2017 Author Share Posted May 22, 2017 I would avoid Flavour of the Month type DACs and stick with companies who have been doing this for a while. I do have a Lampizator Level 7 , but no way can I afford another. Doak 1 Link to comment
Popular Post TubeLover Posted May 22, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted May 22, 2017 3 hours ago, alice said: Was thinking about the HOLO DAC and the Yggdrasil even though it doesn't have DSD The Holo DAC is very respected and almost certainly a fine choice. However, the opportunity to try the Yggdrasil in your home, attached to your system, with Schiit's 15 day money back guarantee is one I do not think I would pass up. JC alice and bgoc 2 Link to comment
alice Posted May 22, 2017 Author Share Posted May 22, 2017 What about the T + A 8 DAC? Link to comment
ecwl Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 You can try Chord Hugo 2 which I admit I haven't heard. It'll be a bit of a chore to set it up as a desktop DAC since it's meant to be a portable DAC. I think all the other suggestions sound great as they represent different design philosophies with different DAC sounds in the same price range. Link to comment
Pibroch Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Would definitely try out a Crane Song Solaris. Mastering engineers on the mastering forum on gearslutz swear by them - worth reading some of the discussions there (e.g. Google " dangerous convert-2 vs crane song Solaris") Crane song is a well respected company in the high end studio recording equipment industry. Right within your price bracket. Check out the measured jitter performance!!!! Link to comment
alice Posted May 22, 2017 Author Share Posted May 22, 2017 9 hours ago, ecwl said: You can try Chord Hugo 2 which I admit I haven't heard. It'll be a bit of a chore to set it up as a desktop DAC since it's meant to be a portable DAC. I think all the other suggestions sound great as they represent different design philosophies with different DAC sounds in the same price range. I have heard the Hugo not the 2 and am not a huge fan. I used to own the mojo. Link to comment
alice Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 OK, seems this thread has gone dead, guys an further recommendations ? Link to comment
kilroy Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 My opinion is if you're not willing to lift a finger to do a little research on your own why would a bunch of strangers want to help you. You're best to do your own research on this. In fact, why wouldn't you instead of taking the subjective opinion of a bunch of strangers? Could be that's what most people expect you to do, that's why there is no response. At best you'll get 20 opinions from 20 posters and you'll still have to make up your own mind, unless you want someone to do that for you. Link to comment
Pibroch Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 3 hours ago, alice said: OK, seems this thread has gone dead, guys an further recommendations ? Another suggestion to try: Dangerous Music Convert-2. (In my room with a pair of Geithein RL906 speakers it makes beautiful holographic magic happen. The musicians often seem to be present in the room - the phantom centre is so solid it's uncanny. Very entertaining.) Link to comment
bgoc Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 On 5/22/2017 at 1:10 AM, TubeLover said: The Holo DAC is very respected and almost certainly a fine choice. However, the opportunity to try the Yggdrasil in your home, attached to your system, with Schiit's 15 day money back guarantee is one I do not think I would pass up. JC +1 Link to comment
esldude Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 I like the Crane Song Solaris suggestion. Maybe a Benchmark DAC2 HGC since you want DSD and the Benchmark has that. And always keep in mind: Cognitive biases, like seeing optical illusions are a sign of a normally functioning brain. We all have them, it’s nothing to be ashamed about, but it is something that affects our objective evaluation of reality. Link to comment
bgoc Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 On 5/21/2017 at 9:09 PM, alice said: Was thinking about the HOLO DAC and the Yggdrasil even though it doesn't have DSD I have the yggdrasil, it's coming up on 84 hours of burn in and sound that's coming out of this thing now is just staggering. Definitely give this the 15 day demo, you won't be sending it back I can l almost guarantee Also check out The latest absolute sound ,Robert Harley has a review, I think it's on their website. Link to comment
kilroy Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 The OP was trolling and is winning. BTW the Yggdrasil is not a "high end" DAC. No offense. Link to comment
alice Posted May 28, 2017 Author Share Posted May 28, 2017 11 hours ago, kilroy said: The OP was trolling and is winning. BTW the Yggdrasil is not a "high end" DAC. No offense. I don't understand, why am I trolling? what defines high end according to you ? Pibroch 1 Link to comment
Pibroch Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Alice - please don't feed the troll. Link to comment
TubeLover Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 6 hours ago, alice said: I don't understand, why am I trolling? what defines high end according to you ? Alice, it's not you trolling. Don't encourage him. JC Link to comment
alice Posted May 29, 2017 Author Share Posted May 29, 2017 I ordered the Holo Spring wild edition. Link to comment
tranfa Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 I would have a look at Denafrips Terminator if you are interested in the R2R cathegory. Link to comment
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