What is your regular DAC?
I just started using a related product - Musician Pegasus and rather like it.
Too early to attempt any descriptions.
It's different. They are both good.So is it as good as a Topping?
All modern R2R DACs have a parallel DSD path built-in.
Another high-end option. (Admittedly a bit off-topic)
My issue with it would be paying for dedicated DSD circuitry that I'm never going to use.
I appreciate that compared to Linn's own £30k R-2R ladder DAC / streamer, my purchase is quite down to earth, but I imagine if Linn folk from back in the 80s were to choose a sub £1k DAC in today's market, the Denafrips would be high on their list.
There is nothing from Linn to suggest their £30K Klimax DAC uses R2R tech. Very few manufacturers make a true R2R DAC as the implementation and logistical costs involved is enormous, and they don't measure very well either
Don't forget, R2R is only one part of the DAC which has an effect on the DAC's performance. There are also other aspects just as important in making a good sounding DAC, maybe more so than mentioned here...
Anyone compared either the Ares II or Pontus II to Mytek DACs? How’d that go? I’m having a bit of a GAS flare-up
Linn call it a "discrete conversion stage" and looking at the circuit board here, https://www.linn.co.uk/uk/technology/organik ,it sure looks like a R2R design... so I'm not sure I agree with "there is nothing from Linn to suggest..."
Interesting. I’m reasonably happy with my Brooklyn but it’s not as engaging as my vinyl rig and I’m curious if it’s maybe time to try something a bit better. The Brooklyn owes me little now, but I don’t have a ‘current’ frame of reference for the latest DACs, specifically NOS resistor-ladder based designs. Anyone know of any dealers who offer remote ‘sale or return’ home demos?Mytek - generic, overpriced. If you want graphs and data, a great thing for you, if you want music, look elsewhere.
Interesting. I’m reasonably happy with my Brooklyn but it’s not as engaging as my vinyl rig and I’m curious if it’s maybe time to try something a bit better. The Brooklyn owes me little now, but I don’t have a ‘current’ frame of reference for the latest DACs, specifically NOS resistor-ladder based designs. Anyone know of any dealers who offer remote ‘sale or return’ home demos?