Looking for DAC

[N15M0]

Hi I think this is the second time I am posting this because I am really torn between choices and I do not want to make the wrong choice.

Right now, after reading people feedback here and there, I am considering whether to get the Stello DA100, Paradisea+, Oritek Zhaolu, Citypulse DA2.03e or Constantine?

Which of the above have upsampling capabilities? Thanks.

 

[manhattanproj]

i think citypulse has it. not sure about the others.

 

[Gradofan2]

Or... you can just get yourself a Monarchy M24 "and be done with it." Truly a "World Class" tubed, NOS DAC.

As all the reviewers report - it really does rival the best digital and analog sources costing as much as $17,000... and makes the HD650's sound as good as the handful of the best phones (HE 60/90's, L3000's, R10's, etc.), using the XCAN v3/PSU or GL/PSU.

No USB, or XLR... but... if you just want some of the best audiophile sound available at any price - which you can often find for around $800 - you may want to consider it.

 

[N15M0]

Wow the M24 cost a whopping $1490. Does it support upsampling?

 

[Gradofan2]

The M24 supports 24/96 sampling, but no greater.

I got mine for around $800. You can often find them for around that price on Audiogon.

You could also try the Lite DAC 62M from Pacific Valve, which is very similar, but has only the DAC section without the line stage.

It is great.