Small Footprint DAC <5k USD?
Jan 2, 2022 at 12:00 PM Post #16 of 19
Honestly, I still haven't decided. It seems like for totl there aren't realy many options. Basicaly just Chord, weiss, and Nagra are the only real options I can find. I have a sagra right now but tbh I'm not super happy with my chain currently (be that because of the dac, the cans, or synergy i honestly can't tell you)
Ok thanks. It does seem choices are limited. Right now I have a Naim Atom HE which sounds fine (and I love the design/user friendliness), but I cant help but wonder if a higher end DAC would make a substantial difference. If you do find something lemme know, I'll do the same on my end.
 
Jan 3, 2022 at 7:29 AM Post #17 of 19
a TOTL DAC for my Susvara/Enleum amp that doesn't have a giant footprint. I had my eye on a used Bricasti M3 but for various reasons it ended up not happening.

If you already have the Enleum amp, it looks like that at some point they'll release a DAC tailored for it to bond via their current-mode interface. That's probably something to consider.

Basicaly just Chord, weiss, and Nagra are the only real options I can find.

Let me point you towards this article that features our Pro iDSD Signature: https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/ifi6/

I put it here not because it's about our product, but rather because Srajan reviewed dozens of DACs, including those by Nagra, Denafrips, COS and many more.
 
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Jan 3, 2022 at 5:00 PM Post #19 of 19
If MSB Analog is one of your options try Rockna Wavelight.

Other DACs having small footprint:
DiDiT DAC212SEII
Exasound E62
Playback Designs Merlot DAC

Was on the hunt too w/ a small footprint DAC on the same price range. And went to Hydra.Vox thinking it will give me an AIO solution. Found the headamp section was not exceptional and end up getting a separate amp.
 
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