Too many choices for R2R DACS--opinions appreciated
So I've decided to treat myself to a new DAC to celebrate a rather significant birthday coming up, and I'm very intrigued by the new generation of DACs employing R2R technology. Reviews have been unrelentingly positive, but I have way too many choices now, so I'd appreciate some opinions from any of you who may have had a chance to compare some of them. Price range: about $3K (with some slight headroom if the right DAC warrants it). I've looked at reviews for Audio-GD, Denafrips, Sonnet, and the new one from Jay's Audio (which doesn't yet seem to have any reviews that I can find).
I'll be replacing a DAC that I actually really like, an Abbingdon Music Research DP-777 (not SE) which I've had for a few years now, but from what I read about the R2Rs, they appear to produce a sound I might like even better.
Listening preferences: mostly classical, some folk, some Broadway, and I never totally outgrew my taste for the good ol' rock music I grew up with.
Rest of the system: Modwright KWI-200 integrated, Cambridge Audio CXU disc spinner, Ryan R610 speakers, Rel S2 sub. Cables: Audience & Cardas. (This all might be a bit TMI, but let's cover all the bases).
Your opinions gratefully received. Thanks!
First exposure to r to r was la scala. Way over my budget. Went through reviews of the Chinese manufacturers and they all seemed good. Liked the reviews from hans b on you tube for the audio gd r7 mark 2. Multiple matches of nos to uosampling. The interface is behind the time. Given lapses of audio memory, have no desire for my original choice. You can order through underwood which has the benefit of a repair center in Georgia rather than sending it back to China |
@wlutke oh boy I am way behind in my acronyms. I didn't know that NOS was not really NOS anymore :-) |
