Interesting discussion. Seems to suggest that the 205 is good if you need the transport & connection features. For strictly DAC quality, a similar priced, well designed, dedicated product (including the Sonica DAC) will likely result in better sonic quality.
I'm curious because I have a Resonessence Concero HD as my DAC, but I also would like a transport. Was hoping that the 205 might serve that purpose and meet or exceed the Concero DAC.
I would appreciate any comments between them, especially if you have experience with both. Thanks
As a side note, the Resonessence designers came from the Sabre DAC design team, so they know the Sabre chips well. I have heard the Resonessence Veritas ($2850) which wasn't a huge improvement over the Concero for over three times the price. However, the Mirus Pro ($6000) was the best DAC I have heard, but also seven times more costly.
I'm curious because I have a Resonessence Concero HD as my DAC, but I also would like a transport. Was hoping that the 205 might serve that purpose and meet or exceed the Concero DAC.
I would appreciate any comments between them, especially if you have experience with both. Thanks
As a side note, the Resonessence designers came from the Sabre DAC design team, so they know the Sabre chips well. I have heard the Resonessence Veritas ($2850) which wasn't a huge improvement over the Concero for over three times the price. However, the Mirus Pro ($6000) was the best DAC I have heard, but also seven times more costly.