Playback Designs Merlot?

Pit;

I spent 2 weeks with the Merlot with my home system
I agree with you

i’ve listened to the Meridian Explorer2 ( current dac), Exogal Comet , Chord Quetest and spent 2 weeks with the Merlot 

The Merlot had big bass, not very forwTd tonality ( good thing) and lots of details , but not edgy

It made poor 80’s re ordings sound good

I like the DSD sound

jwff

Sorry;

I’ve not listened to the EMM dac vs Merlot 
my guess, as both are DSD, that they sound more similar than not

The DSD sound is big bass, great soundstage , great details, but a tad soft in highs that makes 80’s album sound good
PCM I find very overtly detailed

my opinion
gooduck 

jeff