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My new speakers

After owning Monitor Audio PL500 II speakers for 10 years, I’ve purchased my last speakers, YG Acoustics Sonja 3.3s. They are definitely different than my Monitor Audio PL500 II speakers. In my opinion, Monitor Audio PL500 II speakers offer a great value and do many things well. BUT, the Sonja 3.3s are clearer, tonality is improved, more dynamic and instruments/singers are more palpable. I’m not suggesting a night and day difference, but easily discernible differences. Unfortunately, Incremental improvements are very expensive in this hobby. I would say that I’m done, but I’m sure I’m going to change my Chord Dave DAC.

ricred1
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limomangus
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Enjoy my man ,i wish I could afford a,pair....NICE.

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ghdprentice
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Women tend to have much better hearing... if you can get them to care / pay attention. If the subwoofers are too loud... that is exactly what I have heard in the past... slightly bigger sound stage with compromised detail. When I upgraded my speaker last time I got rid of the subwoofers. I like the complete coherence without them. 

ricred1 OP
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So my friend Joseph brought his Wadax Atlantis DAC to my house last night. In my system/room this is the most analog, non-digital sounding DAC I've heard. I want a chance to hear a MSB and Playback Designs DAC prior to making any decisions on replacing my Chord Dave.

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axpert
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THE SCHIIT YGGDRASIL DAC - Everything I have purchase from SCHIIT has been a "STONE COLD BARGAIN" Unequaled performance vs. price. They also have a return policy. You can't really go wrong.

AXPERT

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ghdprentice
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OP, I bet that Wadax Atlantis DAC sounded great! I look forward to hearing what your choice it. 

 

@axpert 

I have to agree that the Schiit Yggdrasil is a good sounding DAC for the money. I have one in my office system. But, maybe you are not aware that the YG Acoustics Sonja 3.3s list for over $150, 000. I think perhaps a higher end DAC might be a more appropriate match.  

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