@Torq How does it compare to Hugo 2?
For my preferences ...
Hugo 2 > RDAC > Mojo > Hugo
I doubt this is in anyway surprising.
@Torq How does it compare to Hugo 2?
For my preferences ...
Hugo 2 > RDAC > Mojo > Hugo
I doubt this is in anyway surprising.
Yep. I just hope the R-DAC doesn’t become a one-and-done release like the LCX. It should be continuously available like the CTH has been.Interesting, this is going to be a busy Massdrop event.
Has to be a hardware solution for 2.5V -> 2.0V for me, since I am driving 2 DACs from the same Gustard U12 (for those unfamiliar, it is very similar to Schiit Eitr). Cannot control them individually.Good point, it does make comparisons more tricky. You can always attenuate a bit using a quality software solution (Roon etc), though that still doesn't help as far as knowing exactly when you've hit 2V.
Has to be a hardware solution for 2.5V -> 2.0V for me, since I am driving 2 DACs from the same Gustard U12 (for those unfamiliar, it is very similar to Schiit Eitr). Cannot control them individually.
So, @project86 - I agree with you that the comparison is very tricky. My brain keeps telling me: this RDAC is better than the Amethyst. That may be true, but to "prove" it - I would need to have both DACs output at same voltage level...
Having said that, if I am not directly A/B those 2 DACs - they both sound great!
At this point, for anyone who's looking for a sub-$1000 DAC, I would say BUY this little guy. Totally worth it
A while back when I bought my Amethyst, I have A/B it with Gumby, and the difference was almost inaudible (in favor of Amethyst, IMHO). So, I would venture and say the RDAC is on same level (or slightly better than) Gumby, granted it is only SE and have some connectivity compromises.
Saga is probably an overkill, but maybe Schiit SYS would work! Thanks.You could use a pre-amp such as the Schiit Saga in the non-tube mode or a 2nd amp with pre-amp function to match the levels between the 2 DACs.
Seems like the modules are an unauthorized copy of someone else's design from 2016, https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-x-airist-audio-r-2r-dac/talk/2098625
From initial tests and comparisons, by me and a couple others in the thread - possibly, yes!Giant killer dac?