I own the PS Audio Directstream with Bridge II. It is excellent. But I’ve placed it in a smaller system, because once I heard the Mola Mola Tambaqui, I was toast. It’s a really really good DAC. Detailed and clean joined forces with musical and enchanting. Not thin. Not dry. Not clinical. But not thick. Not over-ripe. Goldilocks. Not one of these DACs that ever-so-subtly rolls off HF to calm down the presentation, which is just laziness. You can get it for $11,000 or so if you try. It’s killer.
Best DAC For My Setup Under $10k
Just wanted to get you thoughts on possible DAC replacements for my system with a budget under $10k (new or used) that would go well with my setup. My system consists of McIntosh MA352 integrated, Wilson Sabrinas, DCS Network Bridge and a Chord Qutest DAC (with a upgraded power supply) which I want to replace. I mostly do streaming for my listening.
Here are my current contenders:
DCS Debussy
Berkeley Alpha DAC 2
DCS Scarlatti (used)
I would also consider all in one systems (streamer and DAC) that would partner well with my gear.
Thanks in advance!
Here are my current contenders:
DCS Debussy
Berkeley Alpha DAC 2
DCS Scarlatti (used)
I would also consider all in one systems (streamer and DAC) that would partner well with my gear.
Thanks in advance!