I don't think that anyone makes a unit with all of the features you desire. You ought to consider one of the Modwright players with the tubed output stage. I think you would be pleased with one.
Looking for DAC with certain features.
Hi, I am looking for the "perfect" cd playback system, and I am wondering if such a beast exists. Here is what I want ...
1. tube output stage
2. multiple digital inputs
3. upsampling to at least 24/96 or better
4. volume control
5. good sound
6. cost $2000 or under
so far, the Cary 308T fits all but #2, the 303/200 (used) fits all but 1. Sadly these are important things.
Other things I am considering are a Jadis DAC (but hard to find used, no volume control) Kora (also no volume, people selling here have failed to return my email), Electrocompaniet (no volume, no tubes), etc ...
Is there something I am missing? Any suggestions?
My taste in music includes everything just about, though there has been an acoustic revival lately. Also, I like lushness, warmth, and bigness in the sound, and I love tubes. Really, if the 308T had a digital input i would buy it tomorrow ...
Other equipment -- Linn (analogue), CAL (dac), Melos (pre), Sumo (power), Cardas/Kimber.
Thanks,
dsavitsk
1. tube output stage
2. multiple digital inputs
3. upsampling to at least 24/96 or better
4. volume control
5. good sound
6. cost $2000 or under
so far, the Cary 308T fits all but #2, the 303/200 (used) fits all but 1. Sadly these are important things.
Other things I am considering are a Jadis DAC (but hard to find used, no volume control) Kora (also no volume, people selling here have failed to return my email), Electrocompaniet (no volume, no tubes), etc ...
Is there something I am missing? Any suggestions?
My taste in music includes everything just about, though there has been an acoustic revival lately. Also, I like lushness, warmth, and bigness in the sound, and I love tubes. Really, if the 308T had a digital input i would buy it tomorrow ...
Other equipment -- Linn (analogue), CAL (dac), Melos (pre), Sumo (power), Cardas/Kimber.
Thanks,
dsavitsk
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