Looking for a top notch DAC for CD only.

[farflungstar]

I'm after a decent dac, CD only. Must not be glaring or bright but must be musical, with excellent soundstage, depth, and timbre. Hate digititis. Any knocking about...

Adey

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[AD Audio]

Hi Adey, a DDDAC with valve output stage would be perfect for your needs. Do you ever come to London? If so, you are welcome to come and hear one.
David

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[Spenagio]

I am considering selling my DDDAC which I bought on this forum, due to going to an all in one Hegel.
I’m tempted to keep because its the most enjoyable digital I’ve had so far. I use SPDIF in from my CD player.

Link to original sale thread

https://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?59309-Complete-system-for-sale&highlight=Dddac+1794

[Blodger]

I would recommend the Aqua S2 dac for sale on here: superb dac, very musical and non-fatiguing at bargain price.

https://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?65554-For-Sale-Aqua-La-Voce-S2-dac&highlight=Aqua

I have no connection with seller - just a fan of Aqua.

[topoxforddoc]

Adrian,
How about a Prism Sound Lyra 2? Prism Sound make some of the best professional studio A2D converters and DACS. Their interfaces a res used in major recording studios across the world, including AIR, Abbey Road, Metropolis and Capitol.
The Lyra 2 is a 2 channel A2D and DAC. It uses the same circuitry as the large Titan and Atlas multichannel units, but in a 2 channel unit. I am delighted with mine. I am using it mainly to archive my master tapes at 24/192, but the DAC replay is lovely too. Very natural sound with lots of space - nothing digital, but just totally accurate. New price is £2k, but you will find a used or ex demo one for £1500.
Apart from the excellent DAC, you get a bonus top class A2D in the same money.

https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/prism-sound-lyra-2

https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/tech/prism-sound-lyra-2-603355

[farflungstar]

I've been offered a Schitt gungnir at a very good price but it's DS not MB but I guess gives an option for upgrading later.

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[mongeddavid]

I have an Auralic Vega for sale on PFM great musical DAC not far off from the Lampi lite 7 in fact i bought a vega twice once before the Lampi and once after which is the one for sale. Ive owned it for 2 years i believe.

[bumpy]

I think you would be best to tell us your budget then replies will be a bit more focused.

[farflungstar]

I think you would be best to tell us your budget then replies will be a bit more focused.As I use euros here in Spain around 1k gb.

Adey

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[MotherSky]

I would recommend the Aqua S2 dac for sale on here: superb dac, very musical and non-fatiguing at bargain price.

https://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?65554-For-Sale-Aqua-La-Voce-S2-dac&highlight=Aqua

I have no connection with seller - just a fan of Aqua.

Second this suggestion - Aqua make some of the finest DACs on the planet - Darko was a big fan of the S2 - I'm sure his review is out in the ether somewhere - MH

[farflungstar]

Second this suggestion - Aqua make some of the finest DACs on the planet - Darko was a big fan of the S2 - I'm sure his review is out in the ether somewhere - MHIn talks with the seller....

Adey

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[Rob1969]

I have a Schiit Bifrost 2 - this is multibit and sounds better than the Gungnir Multibit I used to own.