Originally Posted by
Lawrence001
I've been using a Trichord dac for the last 10 years that must be nearly 30 years old, and it's seen off some pricey and well respected modern dacs (eg. the Young). I put it down to a very well implemented dac chip with a fantastic output section with massive power supplies.
I've also noticed that these elements are what makes a good sound from a DAC, regardless of how long ago it was designed, or whether it is a stand-alone unit or inside a CD player. Most of what is written on forums about digital audio is either sheer fantasy or just marketing bullshit regurgitated. If you see someone start a post with something like 'Digital technology has come on leaps and bounds' you can safely disregard anything else they have to say on the subject.
Current Lash Up:
TEAC VRDS 701T > Sony TAE1000ESD > Krell KSA50S > JM Labs Focal Electra 926.