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Denafrips Pontus vs LKS vs Gustard

Thinking about a new DAC and believe the search is narrowed down to these 3. Heard great things about all of them but just hoping someone around here has had the chance to listen to all three. I don't think its worth to me to spend more, these all seem to be great value leaders.

Thanks in advance
routlaw

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tonediary
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@routlaw  I second melm as i'd really like to hear your opinion especially because it is the LVL1 version.
tonediary
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@routlaw Have you received the Spring Dac yet? 
tonediary
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@routlaw
Some say i do have telepathic powers yes :)
About the Intona btw... Have you tried taking it out of the chain and only listening with the Singxer? I never felt i needed a USB isolation like Usb Regen or Intona since i got my Singxer.

Thank you for reporting on the Holo dac. Will wait for your extensive thoughts on it before i make my purchase of the LVL1.
tonediary
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@routlaw Is there a chance that you can try DSD512 in NOS mode via HQPlayer/Roon with the Holo Dac? It’s possible with Singxer>I2S>Holo AFAIK.  I am asking this because some people reported that this led to the best sound they achieved from the Holo Dac.

Your comments on preferring the Intona alone (without the SU-1) really made me curious now. I wonder what results you will have with Intona>Holo. All i read online was one does not need the Uptone USB ISO REGEN when using the SU-1 mainly because it has no effect or makes it worse sonically. Seems like a different story with the Intona.
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