Bricasti M3 vs. Holo Audio May vs. PS Audio DS

The DS is so much better with this months firmware it's like a new stereo. All other comps are apples an oranges.

Why spend so much money? You can buy a near-state-of-the-art DAC for $200! A Khadas Tone Pro 2! I have the earlier version! This DAC is competitive with any of today's four-figure offerings! 

I’d be extremely surprised if a 200.00 USD DAC has the same quality chassis construction, power supply, part quality and analogue output stage  (Also well thought out I/V conversion) implementation as a 4 figure priced DAC/CD player. All of these vital factors contribute to overall sound quality.
Charles

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Cosmic Charlie I’ve never heard the Briscati M3 though I am aware of the brand , it’s beautiful ! plus it has a purpose built headphone section something of a bonus I think .

I don’t stream my music I find ripped to the hard drive of a 432 Evo Aeon server playback sounds better then streaming GeorgeHiFi currently has a very good thread on that very subject..

JasonBournes comments above on using a $200.00 dac while streaming could have more truth then we know ...