Hi,
I am looking to introduce a DAC into my system. I recently acquired two sets of high end headphones (one probably need to sell), which I bought a Pathos Tube/Hybrid Amp which plays nicely but without inbuilt DAC so believe a good quality external DAC will help pull out the final detail and expand the soundstage to do justice to the cans (Focal Clear and LCD-3's)
Like many others I have started streaming to add variety to my music, so whilst my Bryston BP25 Preamp has inbuilt DAC I believe a standalone modern one will create significant improvements.
My budget will be £700-2000, where I have not listened to any, but read a lot, and believe best reviews suggest shortlist as below:
1. Chord Qutest
2. Chord Hugo 2
3, RME ADI 2
4. Denapfrips Pontus 2
I am looking to introduce a DAC into my system. I recently acquired two sets of high end headphones (one probably need to sell), which I bought a Pathos Tube/Hybrid Amp which plays nicely but without inbuilt DAC so believe a good quality external DAC will help pull out the final detail and expand the soundstage to do justice to the cans (Focal Clear and LCD-3's)
Like many others I have started streaming to add variety to my music, so whilst my Bryston BP25 Preamp has inbuilt DAC I believe a standalone modern one will create significant improvements.
My budget will be £700-2000, where I have not listened to any, but read a lot, and believe best reviews suggest shortlist as below:
1. Chord Qutest
2. Chord Hugo 2
3, RME ADI 2
4. Denapfrips Pontus 2