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DAC's Streamer and Preamps

I have been searching for a DAC for a while now.  In the meantime I have been using a laptop plugged into my preamp until I decide on the DAC I want.  I definitely know this isn't optimal. In my search I have been looking at individual DAC's, DAC's with preamps or volume control,  DAC's  with streamers built in and sometimes all three.  I wanted to throw it out there and find out what people's preference is?  I know previously having everything separate was the best way to go but because of technology things has changed a bit.  What are your thoughts?

brbrock
cdtd
39 posts
 

I believe you can get into a new PS Audio Gold dac at 40% off.

Go to their website.  Nice reviews and it has a decent analog output stage if you need time to buy a preamp.  

cdtd
39 posts
 

I believe you can get into a new PS Audio Gold dac at 40% off.

Go to their website.  Nice reviews and it has a decent analog output stage if you need time to buy a preamp.  

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jallan
428 posts
 

+1 @yyzsantabarbara 

 

I own an OG Yggdrasil. At double or quintuple the price I paid, I would consider the LTA or cheaper Lampizator DACs, but I don’t think they have the drive and guts of my Yggy. They don’t have better resolution (I am fresh from much listening at CAF).

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audphile1
8,117 posts
 

@jallan you’re able to determine that from listening to an unfamiliar DAC in an unfamiliar system at an audio show? I envy you. 

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jjss49
6,926 posts
 

i’ve had the og yggy as well as the lim version, and currently I have two lampi’s (among others)

the yggy’s are pretty nice overall, have a lively personality, but the lampi’s are in a different league of realism of soundstage, "analogness" of presentation, and musical drive/impact when the music calls for it

the yggy has an uptilted, sometimes unruly top end, can be quite aggressive and sibilant... that is its achilles heel

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