I have two dac,s in mind the audiolab m+ DAC or the Leema elements DAC I can't really audition either.
I'm buying used and there round the same price.
What do you think?
I'm buying used and there round the same price.
What do you think?
You know my thoughts...I have two dac,s in mind the audiolab m+ DAC or the Leema elements DAC I can't really audition either.
I'm buying used and there round the same price.
What do you think?
@record_spot is correct. Don't just go by reviews. Look at functionality, connectivity...The Leema gets mixed reviews and that's really what puts me off .but I have a Leema amplifier and it will go to the grave with me .I'm just not sure
If your getting it for a good price then try it.The Leema gets mixed reviews and that's really what puts me off .but I have a Leema amplifier and it will go to the grave with me .I'm just not sure
Don't knock it - I think the sadly now recently defunct Hi Fi World gave it 5. It retailed for about £1100? The M-DAC+ about £800. Do you have a return option on them (even used) - some sellers will give you a 14 day return on used kit? You could buy both and send the one you like least back.The Leema gets mixed reviews and that's really what puts me off .but I have a Leema amplifier and it will go to the grave with me .I'm just not sure
I had the Audiolab M-DAC + for a few weeks and returned it. I found it too artificial sounding - very "digital", synthetic, not natural at all. I played around with all the filters and other numerous settings but just didn't like it at all.My heart says the Leema for synergy but my head says audiolab for the reviews and how DAC,s are
I've not heard their Dac but that is pretty much how I described Audiolab amps - very mechanical.I had the Audiolab M-DAC + for a few weeks and returned it. I found it too artificial sounding - very "digital", synthetic, not natural at all. I played around with all the filters and other numerous settings but just didn't like it at all.
As always, this is just my opinion from using it in my system at the time, with my ears. I know it is generally a well received DAC, just not for me. Hope this helps
That's a good way of describing itI've not heard their Dac but that is pretty much how I described Audiolab amps - very mechanical.
I would pretty much agree with that. Switching from an Audiolab M-DAC (not +) to my Pathos headamp, didn't just bring a good dose of extra quality, it brought my Elegias to life.I've not heard their Dac but that is pretty much how I described Audiolab amps - very mechanical.
Presumably the Pathos is more expensive than the Audiolab. If so that tends to chime with my theory that a Dac above 1k is worthwhile for a good system, such as the OPs.I would pretty much agree with that. Switching from an Audiolab M-DAC (not +) to my Pathos headamp, didn't just bring a good dose of extra quality, it brought my Elegias alive.
But you said in your opening post "round the same price".I had sort of made my mind up and was going to go for the audiolab.but I think I'll go with the Leema the only thing is getting one in my budget
There's this one at a great price. Full working order and estimated delivery 3rd-5th Oct. Price is £599 or make an offer option.There is one round the same price but it comes with a bit of a story and I would have to wait till the second week in November to get it .
Even though he says he's had it from new and he's based in London. And he's offering free delivery.That's the one he's not got it it's in America and it's getting sent back to the UK but he's on holiday until the second week in November
You couldn't make it up 🤣. Why on earth would you go to that extent. I think I'm missing somethingThis is what he said.i sent it to Audio Science Review, after it was agreed it would get reviewed and measured, so I shipped it to Washington!
Then the guy who runs ASR, got upset with some of my posts and refused to review it.
When you made your offer, I asked him to send it back, he has agreed and I gave him my return address, so it is going to be returned.
Agreed. It sounds strange at best. I would have asked why?You couldn't make it up 🤣. Why on earth would you go to that extent. I think I'm missing something
So, the seller either shipped the DAC to ASR after putting it up for auction, or, put it up for auction after he had shipped it to ASR..... either way that's bizarre; to auction something that he knew wouldn't be in his possession as he was shipping it to the US, or, shipped to the US after he had already put the DAC up for auction. Either way its kind of weirdAgreed. It sounds strange at best. I would have asked why?