You clearly don’t understand what perception is. For example the color blue, we both recognize the same thing as blue, we both call it blue, but I have no clue what blue looks like to you and likewise you have no clue what blue looks like to me. If I could somehow see through your eyes, it’s entirely possible what I in my mind consider blue would appear green through your eyes. You also have to factor in the unique shapes of everyones ears, no two people hear the exact same.
Do you even know what the word theory is? Audio science is based in theory not fact, because that is how science works. My most used dac is still my Apple dongles (both the iPhone and usb ipad ones). I chose to splurge on my home theater despite knowing full well I am NOT a discerning listener. It has also become increasingly clear as I upgrade my system, the dac is amongst the least important components in terms of overall sound quality compared to all the things downstream. I feel like I can hear small differences in dacs, but since I can’t describe them, I’ve always assumed it was in my head. I still don’t regret my purchase at all, why does it matter to any of you what i buy? It’s not as if the alternative was me wiring you the remainder.
Anyway, there is no point in posting here anymore amongst people who would rather insult me and call me stupid or retarded (also that’s not very pc these days bruh) and attack me even when I am not disputing either the measurements nor the analysis, I am simply saying I like how it sounds regardless of what the data says. I’m not sure if you guys are just like worrying about my wallet or what, but I like how my dac sounds and I like how the stack with my preamp looks on my shelf.
Either way, I’m and adult and I prefer civil debate to trumpist style attack your “enemies” slugfests. Since it’s clear no one is considering what I am trying to say nor trying to be civil so I see no reason to even humor you further. Just a suggestion for the future, being rude to people simply because they don’t share the same opinion as you is neither useful or effective. It’s one of the biggest side effects of the internet in my personal opinion, everyone congregates into their own little echo chambers and attack anyone who they feel doesn’t belong. The days of debate are seemingly over.
Thank you to the few who provided useful and understanding responses. I think I will try a modi 3 just for kicks (or one of the dac/headamps since I need one for work anyway). I’ve been wanting to try more Schiit with my own ears anyway.