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Headphoneus Supremus
us chord users do not speak of r2r
Thanks for the feedback.
And thanks to our nutty real estate on the West Coast, I'm not sure we'd ever afford enough space for a proper speaker set up. So for the foreseeable future, it'll be a headphone rig for me.
At this point, (and maybe it was the 15 month wait to get it) the one component that I doubt I will sell is the GS-X. So I'd want the balanced out of the TT as opposed to the Hugo/Hugo 2. I'm sort of hoping that this new Chord release will put a bit of downward pressure on the price of the TT (yeah I know wishful thinking...). I've had the Lavry a long time, and it's a good DAC, but it's time for something new/different. I'll probably end up using the Lavry at work.
I'm also waiting for my Spring DAC Level 3 "KTE" from Holo Audio USA along with the Singxer SU-1
(snip) But the DAC field is extremely volatile.
Yggy most definitely earned it's reputation! I personally find it difficult to pick a DAC. Particularly now, when all the hype sets in about the new MQA format. The choice is not governed anymore by deciding between Delta Sigma and R2R DACs, there are many aspects going into a decision, at least for me. Having picked one brand that sounds good makes me want to keep it, rather than upgrading again. But the DAC field is extremely volatile.
You dudes should have sprung for the YGGY.
I feel the same way about my PWD-ll/Bridge-ll but got the itch to try something different, so I'll just keep the PWD on the side until I decide which I prefer.
Not once you bought a YGGY........ :wink_face:
In spite of my fondness for R2R DACs, I find myself pondering if I shouldn't just buy one of those modern DACs like PS Audio's Direct Stream Junior or Mytek's new Manhattan 2. They to be so versatile. Why being stubborn when the only issue is to feed the GSX-Mk2 with the best possible signal. Sigh, not a simple decision!
I've never heard an R2R DAC, but I do love my PWD-ll.
I made the purchase mainly for my BHSE though.