3X0
Headphoneus Supremus
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I just don't believe that DACs contribute virtually anything to the sound once you get to the point where shortcuts in topology aren't being taken and quality components are being used. I'd prefer to put all my money in transducers and amps where the difference is obvious, if not impossible, to ignore.
I agree. I've been down the road with $4000+ upstream setups and I don't think there's any substantive difference between that and some of the better $100-150 gear.
Electrostatic amplification is another matter, however.