New DAC, what should I look for?
I currently have a PSA DirectStream Mk1 (modified with APS output transformers and external power supply). Nothing wrong with it at all, but it's the oldest components I have and I'm thinking I may want to try something different. Budget is ~5k used
The sound profile that I'm looking for is smooth and spacious. Yes, details are nice, but I can compromise somewhat on that to gain smoothness and spaciousness.
The rest of my system consists of PureAudioProject Trio15Classic driven by MasterSound Compact 845. Streamer is Holo Audio Red and Small Green Computer i7 is taking care of the Roon/HQPlayer duties. All cables are Silversmith
@audiojan Actually it is. You can set the output to FIXED and use your amplifier to control the volume. Alternatively you can set the output to VARIABLE, if you want to use the preamp functionality. |
Like I said, "this guy says" jeez reading comprehension here is non existent.
@texasblues1959 Just like there's people saying you can't hear the difference between cables, or between amps for that matter... everyone's entitled to their opinion. |
@kofibaffour did not say I agree with that knucklehead.
@texasblues1959 that is the right mindset but apparently we have super human hearing every time we spend more |
@texasblues1959 I guess I am alone in my agreement with him. Sorry for engaging |
@kofibaffour no worries what DAC are you using? That will be very telling I bet. |
