What's Your Dac?

[Halfway Tree]

You were that “Neil Young looking guy” who knew his Hifi...

We spoke previously at Bristol in the bar about Steve Bell cartoons in the Guardian over a beer...good times.

Heh, heh, not so sure about "Neil Young looking"...... or knowing my hifi.......I simply followed Siegfried Linkwitz's instructions...

I just showed my son your avatar - he just loved it! - as you can imagine we're big Donald fans here, too!

[Jas0_0]

Just thought I’d chip in that mine’s an RME ADI-2 Pro FS. It’s the 7th DAC I’ve owned in the last 4 years and it is by far the best sonically and functionally. Previous were Arcam x2, Cyrus, Linn, DSPeaker and Chord. For the first time in ages I have no plans to change.

[struth]

Just thought I’d chip in that mine’s an RME ADI-2 Pro FS. It’s the 7th DAC I’ve owned in the last 4 years and it is by far the best sonically and functionally. Previous were Arcam x2, Cyrus, Linn, DSPeaker and Chord. For the first time in ages I have no plans to change.

heard good things about it..

[The Black Adder]

I'd like to give the d30 a go.

Sounds like a nice little DAC. Not bothered about the extra features of the d50 and it performance seems to be just as good.

What I'd really like though is a well sorted Tda1541a dac. Had one once and stupidly sold it.

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[Mr Underhill]

Just thought I’d chip in that mine’s an RME ADI-2 Pro FS. It’s the 7th DAC I’ve owned in the last 4 years and it is by far the best sonically and functionally. Previous were Arcam x2, Cyrus, Linn, DSPeaker and Chord. For the first time in ages I have no plans to change.

George on The WigWam has just reviewed this, he thought it was very good, it even threatened his Audionote 2.1. He has an interview with the chap who produces it which is interesting. He thinks it works VERY well with the Nord NC500s giving the centre of an excellent VFM system.

[Mr Underhill]

The DACs I own are:
Audionote 2.1 as breathed upon by Deco audio, Blackgates everywhere, AD1865;
Linn Klimax DS/1 Renew, with AKM; and
Oppo 105D, with ESS Sabre.

I enjoy all three, subtle flavours. The effect of these flavours depends very much on what the rest of the system is.

[Iceman16]

Chord Qutest. Very simple to use and sounds great with Auralic mini.
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[Intenso]

I've been using a Xiang Sheng DAC-01 for a few years now and it has responded really well to transport upgrades stepping up in SQ each time.

Not sure if my having replaced the majority of the dodgy no name Chinese caps has helped it along but currently being fed by a Digione Signature fed by a LDA LPSU and an ifi power supply for the rpi and it sound lovely for not much money

I keep wondering if upgrading the digital cable (Cambridge Audio cheapy) will improve things further?

[Sherwood]

I've been using a Xiang Sheng DAC-01 for a few years now and it has responded really well to transport upgrades stepping up in SQ each time.

Not sure if my having replaced the majority of the dodgy no name Chinese caps has helped it along but currently being fed by a Digione Signature fed by a LDA LPSU and an ifi power supply for the rpi and it sound lovely for not much money

I keep wondering if upgrading the digital cable (Cambridge Audio cheapy) will improve things further?

I can strongly recommend this cable https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have a 25cm length which is perfect for how I have my Digione set up (i.e. above the DAC)

[Intenso]

I can strongly recommend this cable https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have a 25cm length which is perfect for how I have my Digione set up (i.e. above the DAC)

Thanks I've ordered one...