The Ayon dac is a different dac altogether and doesnot do dsd
And is in some respects more analog then the many dacs out there.
I have learned as I have gone through several systems in the last few years
A dac in one system may be to thin ,or rich in another.for the Money
I was stating the Mytek is a great value for the money,not the best,
But in my setup very good.
P.s The Ayon has had so many problems I sold that dac,not recommemded
And their customer service stinks,my unit sat for 3 plus months before they fixed it.i spoke with a few repair centers,even $30k amps .
If you buy Ayon a lot of ?? |
The auralic I used from a friend is a bit more refined but the midbass low bass i like better with the Mytek,imo, the Diamond firewire is for sure the
Most analog natural especially coming from the Auralitti player. |
Actually there are 2 new DSD dacs that are sure top of the line
The Luxman 06 dac, the Luxman warm and detail very musical for under $5k k.
And pppthe Latest DSD dac from Audio Horizons
Full vacuum tube regulated all hand built for $5k from an expert in the field
The Luxman is solid state, and the Audio Horizons is Vacuum tube. |
I wanted to add to the Auralic Vega comparison ,the previous was was a$150 digital coaxial cable. Also I was told it only had 100 hours on it .
Two weeks later with 300 hours on it and Wireworld Silver starlight
Asynchronus USB totally different ball game the Mytek got blown away
In every possible way. I was told speaking via email that 300 hours is needed for complete runin ,and only USB is recommended,for dsd
Can only be run through usb, for the record what a difference
A couple weeks can make. The reviews were pretty much spot on.
It sounded great on all music never thin ,very good balance.
I would say a great buy even at $5k. |
Hello Wisnon Do you gave to have 2 seperate dacs ?
Or does the dsd version do everything ? And how much $$
I have heard a last years model very nice ,very musical products the Lamps are. |
I am told the eXasound dac with 82 FS upgrade is only $100 or so on
Only Mk-3 units ordered at time of build, also optionallinear powersupply
Is well worth the $400 better everythjng due to the much better control.
I just bought a linear supply from Auraliti on their pk-90 player
Used a friends Nuforce supply makes a nice improvement
Auraliti now has their own better unit ,I am awaiting on delivery.
This may be a great option to the Vega dac for similar moneys with the options,and very similar to the Meitner MA-1 for a lot less money . |
The eXasound totally destroyed any chance I will buy it .i feel with the separate hard drive U.SB cables,and a good player it sounds great ,and no noise from relays, or power supply's .the eXasound only works with a windows based computer very limited.
He Vega dac is far more versatile in that price group. |
For my taste I finally broke town and bought the Luxman DA-06dac
I could not be happier.to improve it even more so change the stock fuses,
And the New Wireworlds series 7 Silver Electra PC is excellent the closest competition was the MSB analog dac,for my taste with the added extra$3k power supply the MasB was a bit better detailed, but with stock power supply I liked the fuller Bass,
And layering of the Luxman better.my YG Carmel's are very neutral
And this is where the luxman shines ,very natural full sound with a very expansive soundstage ,excellent detail, and depth of soundstage .
I got a very fair deal after speaking with Paul at a Goodwins hiend. |
The only thing bad about the exa sound dac is if you have a external drive ,and a digital player like the Auraliti, or Bryston bdp it will not work
It has to be connected to a laptop,or standard computer what a shame for
I almost took the plunge . |
I just sold the Luxman after hearing the Wyred4 sound dsd-SE dac
I used to do a lot of modding with pre amplifiers, and loudspeakers
And know parts quality especially much tighter specked items count even more so in digital. The list of parts in the SE I have not seen bettered in anything even at $10 k . The only thing I truly wanted for I was comparing
This with the Auralic Vega the parts are actually better in the SE dac
Except for the clock they use a Femto clock .since I bought this dac I have been asking them for an upgrade,they said they have to redesign the board
,so what Do It I say ,it sounds great after 125 hours any brightness is gone
Now I am working on the to get 300 hours I give digital two full weeks
To fully refine. It is very good already and a step up from the well reviewed a Luxman the a Luxman was warmer more lush but lacked the detail
I had the nad51 the Meitner Ma-1 I had and was a bit more refined
Meaning slightly smoother detail very close since my revels are warmer sounding the wyred may be a better fit.f anyone wants a listen
To either the revel208 speakers, Krell 550 integrated, or wyred SE dac
Let me know . |
I just sold the Luxman after hearing the Wyred4 sound dsd-SE dac
I used to do a lot of modding with pre amplifiers, and loudspeakers
And know parts quality especially much tighter specked items count even more so in digital. The list of parts in the SE I have not seen bettered in anything even at $10 k . The only thing I truly wanted for I was comparing
This with the Auralic Vega the parts are actually better in the SE dac
Except for the clock they use a Femto clock .since I bought this dac I have been asking them for an upgrade,they said they have to redesign the board
,so what Do It I say ,it sounds great after 125 hours any brightness is gone
Now I am working on the to get 300 hours I give digital two full weeks
To fully refine. It is very good already and a step up from the well reviewed a Luxman the a Luxman was warmer more lush but lacked the detail
I had the nad51 the Meitner Ma-1 I had and was a bit more refined
Meaning slightly smoother detail very close since my revels are warmer sounding the wyred may be a better fit.f anyone wants a listen
To either the revel208 speakers, Krell 550 integrated, or wyred SE dac
Let me know .i am in Ma,near worcester.- New England . |
