Hello everyone!
I was reading the best turntables 2015 on WHF today and made me wonder. I know that with the advent of modern technology, you don't have to spend a huge sum of money to get a great digital source. My Dac Magic 2 is good enough for me and although it is one of the cheapest components in my system I do not feel the need for getting an upgrade. I have heard sub 500 pound dacs too such as the Audiolab and Rega ones and don't feel that my money will get me a big enough upgrade. So I would say 200 pounds for a dac is the sweet spot for dacs. Of course, this might be totally subjective and someone will surely come along who will say that 1000 pounds on a digital source is absolutely necessary. Having said that I believe the general consensus is that you don't need to spend more than 200-500 pounds for a great dac.
What is the consensus on turntables? I am aware that to for turntables the law of diminishing returns hit at a much later stage than dacs, but what price range is that? I am satisfied with my Marants 5004 tt but it's ageing and I need a replacement soon. Any thoughts?
I was reading the best turntables 2015 on WHF today and made me wonder. I know that with the advent of modern technology, you don't have to spend a huge sum of money to get a great digital source. My Dac Magic 2 is good enough for me and although it is one of the cheapest components in my system I do not feel the need for getting an upgrade. I have heard sub 500 pound dacs too such as the Audiolab and Rega ones and don't feel that my money will get me a big enough upgrade. So I would say 200 pounds for a dac is the sweet spot for dacs. Of course, this might be totally subjective and someone will surely come along who will say that 1000 pounds on a digital source is absolutely necessary. Having said that I believe the general consensus is that you don't need to spend more than 200-500 pounds for a great dac.
What is the consensus on turntables? I am aware that to for turntables the law of diminishing returns hit at a much later stage than dacs, but what price range is that? I am satisfied with my Marants 5004 tt but it's ageing and I need a replacement soon. Any thoughts?