I own the 27ix run direct to my amps.
I find it highly musical, full bodied, and I enjoy mine thoroughly. However, as the S'Phile review of the 27ix mentions, it is rolled off up top. Compared to inexpensive DACs like my previous Bel Cano DAC-1 and a friends Assemblage 2.7 Platinum, the cheap DAC's definitely present more information up top. But I have learned that musicality is not about extracting the last bits.
I am curious if the new software upgrade for the 27ix will address some of my top-end issues. I brought my 27ix over to a seller with a dCS Purcell, but unforunately an amp blew when he powered up so I could only get a mono perspective of what the Purcell could do for me. I will refrain from further comment until I can get a proper listen to the Purcell.
- Andy
I find it highly musical, full bodied, and I enjoy mine thoroughly. However, as the S'Phile review of the 27ix mentions, it is rolled off up top. Compared to inexpensive DACs like my previous Bel Cano DAC-1 and a friends Assemblage 2.7 Platinum, the cheap DAC's definitely present more information up top. But I have learned that musicality is not about extracting the last bits.
I am curious if the new software upgrade for the 27ix will address some of my top-end issues. I brought my 27ix over to a seller with a dCS Purcell, but unforunately an amp blew when he powered up so I could only get a mono perspective of what the Purcell could do for me. I will refrain from further comment until I can get a proper listen to the Purcell.
- Andy