Looking to pick up a DAC, new or used that has balanced outs and can handle an SACD input among others. Been looking at the Wyred 4 Sound DAC2 (not sure if this will handle SACD) and PS Audio Perfect Wave. Thoughts?
Just looked at a Simaudio Moon 300D. Sounded a tad edgy to me but it was running through a Moon solid state system as opposed to my warmer Audio Research Tube Pre and Pass amp combo.Any impressions?
I don't know about SACD, but I'm using the Calyx DAC which I find outstanding. Just USB and coax inputs though.
I borrowed the moon 300d prior to getting the Calyx. The best I can say about it is 'vanilla'. Exaggerated highs and an otherwise bland presentation. Maybe in another system???? - I'm using tubes.
Hey Teajay, Are you sure the North Star DAC sound that good? heard good things about it but cannot find any place that have the dac. Any info will be greatly appreciated
Irrespective of the sonic merits of the North Star, having been an avid buyer and seller of used audio gear for 10+ years, I have learned to stay away from the esoteric pieces. Very hard to resell. Even if you got what you thought was a killer deal, you end up taking a big hit on resale. If you shop around for a used Perfectwave and get it at the right price, you'll never lose more than shipping and transaction and $100 tops.
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