I've owned the Kondo KSL DAC for the past 5 years or so. Personally, Bombaywalla's analogy to the Phantom I think is a good one. To me, it sounds excellent, but I also do not chase the market and have no idea if there are other units available that are "better". There could well be. Pride of ownership is important to me, and this unit, as with other Kondo-san units, at least to me, represents the man's life's work at the time. I feel the same way about Don Garber's Fi products, which I have owned for some time now in a second system. Having said this, I purchased my KSL DAC pre-owned at a significant investment, but far, far below current Yen-to-USD retail prices. There is much in current hi-end audio that just blows me away as to suggested retail.
Kondo DAC : Why no reviews ??
I am surprised that one of the best DACs in hifi, the Kondo DAC has no/very little review in the press. Why is that so ? I dont even get to read more than a few user opinions. What is the mystery ?
Have any of you heard it ? Please share your views on this DAC and how does it compare to other good DACs like the Audio Note 4.1X, Playback Design and the likes ?
Have any of you heard it ? Please share your views on this DAC and how does it compare to other good DACs like the Audio Note 4.1X, Playback Design and the likes ?