StarlightDawn
Head-Fier
Been waiting for 5 weeks for my Diana V2, hoping they will ship soon with the new pad update! Do y'all have any suggestions for smaller desktop sized DAC/amp pairing that I can upgrade from a Schiit Modius and Monoprice 887?
Considerations:
I was looking at a few options, with plans on updating the amp first due to others thoughts on THX AAA amps:
- Size: preferably not too wide, like the Flux Labs FA-10 and Headamp GS-X mini. I like the size of my current gear.
- R2R DAC with minimal to no lag: I heard that both the Denafrips Ares II and Musician Pegasus have some delay/audio lag, which would not be great as I also game with my desktop computer.
- No tubes: My desktop computer heats up my room enough in the roasting hot summer for now.
- No Chord please: I find myself in the odd position of really disliking the design language that Chord uses.
Any advice is much appreciated!
- Wait for a new Holo Audio Cyan, supposedly coming out next year. The other Holo Audio DACs seem amazing, but are huge!
- Upgrade to XIAudio Broadway, since the Broadway S supposedly doesn't have juice the Dianas would prefer
- An intermediate alternative before spending this much was the Topping A90, as mentioned previously
- Upgrade to the Burson Soloist 3x
- Upgrade DAC to a Schitt Bifrost 2 if I don't prefer the sound of the Modius after replacing the amplifier (luckily I live near the Schittr to try stuff out)
I think the Broadway will pair really well with your V2.
I have tried both the V2 and Phi on the Formula S, and it's amazing.