MorbidToaster
Headphoneus Supremus
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See, I think it does lack musicality compared to the Ayon. It still sounds great, but the Ayon adds that intimately sweet tube sound to the mix.
They're both seriously good. I always say this, but I can't imagine it really getting any better.
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Mainly the Calyx 24/192 and the PWD. I haven't had the chance to get many other DACs in here that are on the same level.
Yes, it does have AES in. AES in, USB Async in, 2 Optical ins, 2 Coax ins, and AES, Optical, and Coax outs.
Again, might be up for sale soon, if you're interested.
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They're both seriously good. I always say this, but I can't imagine it really getting any better.
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I am still just taken with the absolute precision of the PWD vis a vis the Ayon, without any impact on the 'musicality'... but, can still get along with the Ayon ok, given what I spent to get the right tubes.
But, I just can't return to the LG tube rolling insanity from my Wheatfield HA-2 days... like vinyl... just.... can't...
Mainly the Calyx 24/192 and the PWD. I haven't had the chance to get many other DACs in here that are on the same level.
Yes, it does have AES in. AES in, USB Async in, 2 Optical ins, 2 Coax ins, and AES, Optical, and Coax outs.
Again, might be up for sale soon, if you're interested.
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Speaking of the 851C. What other DAC have you compared it to besides the PWD2 like the Master 7 or the Lavry Da11? Does it have an AES input?