From what I read, Dacs are evolving at a pretty good clip and that newer less expensive Dacs can sound as good as or better than older more expensive Dacs. Unless you can hear those expensive Dacs in your system and love the sound, I advise doing some research into less expensive options (you can find a lot in these forums) and definitely listen to any Dacs you can to learn about the different sounds available. For example, ladder dacs (also called non oversampling or NOS) vs delta sigma chips.
Esoteric used or new?
Hi Everyone,
looking to upgrade my DAC, as some have said my NAD is not good enough, I have an opportunity to purchase a used Esoteric D02 for about $7500 or a new D05x for $13K with a discount if I am serious. My question is, the D02 was and still is a great piece but is the newer technology better even with a lower model. Maybe D02 is too good for my system?My room is open concept with glass windows down one side so not ideal room and no room treatments other than floor rug and furniture, as it is my living room. An insight would be appreciated and no I do get an opportunity to demo. I stream music
JC1, NADM51, Aurender N10, BW803D, REL Stadium 3, Running Springs Dimitri, Shunyata Hydra 4, Kubala Emotions all around with Elation for Aurender to NAD
thanks Greg