Computerpro3
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Well as I fall deeper and deeper into the headfi curse, I realize that I want a new DAC. My current setup is as follows:
M-audio Audiophile USB -> MisterX PPA v2.0 -> Grado RS-1. Seeing as how my source costs almost 4 times less than anything else in my system, it's a bit of a mismatch.
So I decided to start looking at new sources. I checked into the storm, the Challen Islands, Bel Canto, Lavry, Benchmark, all the usual suspects. But each one has pros and cons, and if I drop big money on a source, I want it to end source upgraditis...forever.
One day I stumbled upon a dac that looked absolutley stunning - as in the prettiest peice of audio equipment I've ever seen. I researched the electrocompaniet ecd-1 and discovered it was a true balanced design (for the future), with excellent connectivity options. And oh yeah, it had great sound too. The only problem is it's $2000.
Now I am considering buying one used, but to say the least, I'm a bit leery of dropping $1100 on something I can't hear first. In your opinions, would it honestly make a huge difference in the sound of my rig? Is it top-tier enough that I could use it with balanced RS-1 out of a balanced singlepower in the future?
I've heard all of the arguments about source first and everything, but my experience with sources is severley limited. So, assuming you were in my position, would you do it?
Thanks,
-Jon
M-audio Audiophile USB -> MisterX PPA v2.0 -> Grado RS-1. Seeing as how my source costs almost 4 times less than anything else in my system, it's a bit of a mismatch.
So I decided to start looking at new sources. I checked into the storm, the Challen Islands, Bel Canto, Lavry, Benchmark, all the usual suspects. But each one has pros and cons, and if I drop big money on a source, I want it to end source upgraditis...forever.
One day I stumbled upon a dac that looked absolutley stunning - as in the prettiest peice of audio equipment I've ever seen. I researched the electrocompaniet ecd-1 and discovered it was a true balanced design (for the future), with excellent connectivity options. And oh yeah, it had great sound too. The only problem is it's $2000.
Now I am considering buying one used, but to say the least, I'm a bit leery of dropping $1100 on something I can't hear first. In your opinions, would it honestly make a huge difference in the sound of my rig? Is it top-tier enough that I could use it with balanced RS-1 out of a balanced singlepower in the future?
I've heard all of the arguments about source first and everything, but my experience with sources is severley limited. So, assuming you were in my position, would you do it?
Thanks,
-Jon