Boutique DACs

The Schitt Singular (Byggy) DAC is D/S BUT it is written from scratch by Schiit and not an off the shelf chip. That is impressive and shows their digital chops.

My imersiv D-1 is as boutique as they come. It is the most resolving DAC you will find anywhere. This I say using my ears and also the measured numbers are significantly better than the second most resolving DAC. It uses a new process called multi-path. 

Boulder 

Boulder

Boulder doesn't currently have a standalone DAC in their product line, at least not listed among products on their website. I wonder if they are working on a replacement but the 2100 series DAC is no longer listed on their website.

I have a Boulder 1108 phono-stage, and have a Weiss DAC501-MK2 for my DAC. I'm not sure what defines "boutique" for a DAC, but that's what i have.

Others that may fit:

• Mojo Audio
• Mearson
• LTA Aero
• Totaldac

I am curious, how are you defining “boutique style”, and what is your purpose for the list?

@yyzsantabarbara I've read great things about the Imersiv. my only question is could too much resolution be a bad thing?

@mitch2 Nice additions. my definition is a little loose, but more smaller companies, that do most for the work building the DAC. not mass market, find them all over.