On forums SCHIIT Gungnir has good review, will try to audition.
Even LM-502CA has good response, and also Ayre codex.
DAC for CD transport
Suggestion needed for DAC to be used with CD transport(either dedicated or dvd player as transport) around $1k range for 2nd system, not planning to use with PC.
And my current and previous source listed to understand my preference
Currently using Roksan kandy K3, like the sound, has plenty of air between instruments, extended treble and taut bass, vocals are good.
Previously used Audiolab 8200CD, had denser sound, lacking in instruments separation.
Heard Marantz cd-8005 during audition, it’s kind of thick voice.
DAC’s so for I am considering..
Line Magnetic LM-502CA
Audio gd NOS DAC-19
Teac UD-503
Rega Dac-R
Or should I go with another dedicated CD player?
advise needed, thanks
Since I am located in Thailand, the Schiit Multibit, PS Audio DSD Nuwave, Wadia di122 , Ayre Codex ranges around 2k and in local used market above mentioned products have very rare appearance It will helpful if any of forums members can share the thoughts on Audio gd NOS DAC-19 &/or Line Magnetic LM-502CA. I can avail those products within USD1200 |
I saw few comparisons between
UD501 and the 503
on https://www.head-fi.org/. |