Weiss dac 202 replacement

[jimmy]

As my beloved Weiss dac and it's Firewire prime connection scheme is slowly fading into a non supported discontinued sunset replacement time is near.   Obviously the Weiss dac 501 would be the top contender and since I live 10 minutes from the Grammy winning weiss headquarters in Uster Switzerland the decision is clear. BUT.... the 8000 bucks starting price is a little 🤑 for my bank account.    I am looking for a usb dac, usb dac/streamer solution in the 4000 range that would make do.....Thanx.  Jim

 

Mac mini, weiss dac 202, gryphon tabu integrated,Eventus Phobos Speakers

 

[Andrey]

Lynx Hilo LT-USB (LT-TB or LT-Dante).

[fds]

T+A DAC8DSD ... or maybe Holo Audio May ... both need an external streamer such as the NAA capable opticalRendu for example. NAA is required for HQPlayer software.

[Matias]

Can't you use an USB to AES-EBU converter and keep the DAC202? Weiss INT204 for example.

https://www.weiss.ch/products/int204

[Tapeloop]

Hi Jimmy,
You could also use an adapter to USB-C or Thunderbolt:
https://www.recordingbase.com/firewire-to-thunderbolt-usb-c/