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Hi,
I'm currently looking into building a new stereo setup. The idea is to use a Dac as a preamplifier for a Purify amp.
Getting into the details I'm struggling between few options. Initially I figured out to take an Okto stereo but sold out for months. Gustard X16 looks fine for far less money but I don't trust the volume control or discussions around popping noises on shut down etc.
I have seen a Matrix Audio X Sabre Pro for 900 euros. Although it seems it has been developed a couple of years ago, the measurements seem to be still state of the art.
The design is also far better than a Gustard so does it make sense to choose such a used old MA over less expensive new Dacs from Gustard X16 or Smsl Su9?
My criteria was XLR out; usb, toslink and ethernet in. I don't care about MQA, nor analog in, nor headphone amplifier.
MiniDsp SHD is too expensive 1700 euros for what I need.
I think I saw in a thread that @amirm still uses the MA so I thought it might be worth considering it for under 1000 euros opportunities?
I'm currently looking into building a new stereo setup. The idea is to use a Dac as a preamplifier for a Purify amp.
Getting into the details I'm struggling between few options. Initially I figured out to take an Okto stereo but sold out for months. Gustard X16 looks fine for far less money but I don't trust the volume control or discussions around popping noises on shut down etc.
I have seen a Matrix Audio X Sabre Pro for 900 euros. Although it seems it has been developed a couple of years ago, the measurements seem to be still state of the art.
The design is also far better than a Gustard so does it make sense to choose such a used old MA over less expensive new Dacs from Gustard X16 or Smsl Su9?
My criteria was XLR out; usb, toslink and ethernet in. I don't care about MQA, nor analog in, nor headphone amplifier.
MiniDsp SHD is too expensive 1700 euros for what I need.
I think I saw in a thread that @amirm still uses the MA so I thought it might be worth considering it for under 1000 euros opportunities?