Looking for a DAC to pair w/ Jay's transport mk2
I've been posting some general questions on several threads recently. I've received lots of good opinions and advice. I have a concluded that my DAC needs a boost to catch up with my system.I have an Aesthetix, Mimas integrated amp with their $1,200 DAC board.I'd to warm things up and might even consider a tube DAC. Budget $2-3K. I'm fine with used gear.
The Denafrips Pontus 15 has my attention...
@hbarrel, Hey - to each his own. You count your blessing that you haven’t succumbed to that dreaded audio disease of up-grade-itis. Also, my hifi rig is not computer based, but more old school and I’ve sold my Eversolo DMP-A8. I see you have the LTA Aero DAC, I’m really enjoying my LTA Microzotl 3 preamp and am curious if you’ve upgraded your stock tubes of your LTA Aero DAC?
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If you could stretch a bit here’s a Lampi Big7 that’d likely do what you’re looking for. Best of luck. https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650201052-lampizator-big-7-gen4-dac/ |
Sorry to take so long to respond to your question, Tyray--just haven't checked in here for a while. In fact, I had no trouble at all with the I2s HDMI connection between the Pontus and the ET3. Just plugged it in with a Pangea Audio HDMI cable I happened to have on hand, and everything worked seamlessly. |
@tyray The voo doo is real. I just got done listening to the RAL I2s after a solid weeks + of nonstop burn in. It's quite a ride as it breaks in but man the rig is sounding so "right" now. It replaced a Tubulus Argentus wich was good but the RAL is better. |
On my end, I can read my previous post just fine.