Andolink
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Any respect from the experts here for the PS Audio Directstream DAC or DS Jr.? I'd like to see measurements of these having now had some experience with both.
Fast search of that device (LKS) netted a discovery that all ESS chips are garbage (as per SBAF membership), that R2R is the real deal and that Schiit is so good every household should have one. I can already hear my device playing worse. Must resist urge to buy 5k dac.
Most likely machine translatedThe promotional text on the page is hilarious. Why is it so hard to find a translator to get their thoughts into proper wording. Tho device itself looks like a beast.
Fast search of that device (LKS) netted a discovery that all ESS chips are garbage (as per SBAF membership), that R2R is the real deal and that Schiit is so good every household should have one. I can already hear my device playing worse. Must resist urge to buy 5k dac.
Noted. Remind me in a few weeks if I forget.I really would like to see the measurements of your Motherboard, Amir.
I nominate my HDMI switcher. I can record the results vs other DACs or I suppose I could send it to Amir at the end of the summer.I'd like to see some measurements of DACs that actually sound bad.
Or for gawd's sake, at least a Benchmark or Lavry.
I would like to see one $10k plus DAC for reference. Whether a good or bad reference at least a reference.
He is and is bringing his DAC3 for measurement next week!DallasJustice is/was supposed to visit Amir with his DAC3 this month.
FYI I never heard back. I suggest those of you interested reach out to them especially on public forums. Express your desire to see me test the audio portion of the motherboard they test. That is likely to have more weight than my private email which may have gotten lost in their spam folder.Good suggestion. I just fired off an email to them. It may not hurt for some of you to express the same desire to them as common readers of both sites.
Is Oppo staying in DAC business? They have left the Blu-ray market and I don't know if they are giving up on everything.Some oppo DACS
This one says it is discontinued?Electrocompaniet ecd-1 DAC
I don't think those units are in the cards because they thrive on subjective reviews. As our efforts grow over time and importance of objective measurement and data increases, I hope this will change and we will see offers of loaned high-end gear.Some state of the art, super-dooper, latest the greatest, high-end, end of the road DCS ring dacs
Is Oppo staying in DAC business? They have left the Blu-ray market and I don't know if they are giving up on everything.
FYI I have an Oppo UHD 205 Blu-ray player for review.