I can't speak for the Kora having not heard it; but I can very much recomend the A21. I set mine up last Sat. and out of the box it impressed me. The first time I had a sound stage with CD (3D rather than 2D). Very analogue like. I have an all tube set-up and listen mostly to records. I don't think you'll be disapointed with the Musical Fidelity. Also, since it is limited production, if you do decide to sell it you'll probably have no trouble unloading it.
Which Dac is more "Musical Sounding" ???
Which Dac is more "Musical Sounding" Kora Hermes II or Musical Fidelity A21?Why I ask is I will have to make a decision sight unseen.I haven't any Kora dealers in my area,and my Musical Fidelity dealer will not bring an A21 in to audition.I have listened to a Musical Fidelity A324 dac.My transport will be the Denon 5900 universal player.My main goal is to improve on redbook cd playback and to continue with that tube sparkle.Some Dac's and tube systems just seem to draw you into the music with no listener fatigue.That's what I mean by "Musical".
I know the MF A21 has the latest upsampling and D/A converters,but I am not sure of the Kora Hermes II.There web site seems a little vague.
Thanks for your help!!
http://www.kora.net/
I know the MF A21 has the latest upsampling and D/A converters,but I am not sure of the Kora Hermes II.There web site seems a little vague.
Thanks for your help!!
http://www.kora.net/