Hello,
I’d like to get a new Dac, never tried a tube model yet and very interested with the Lampizator models...
The thing is I’m on a budget now, and I’d like to spend no more than 4500€/$5000 for this one.
I had a PSaudio directstream jr and also a Mojo audio mystique v2 I have kept (not very know but very nice minimalist NOS Dac). Both are in the same league, and I’d like to get something really better than both.
What I’m mainly searching for : huge, immersive, 3D soundstage, full bodied + smooth highs (my system is all solid state, with a pair of very nice active monitors, very accurate but a bit on the « harsh side »)
My budget : 3-4500€, new or used, maybe a little bit more if it’s really worth it.
Dacs I’m interested with , but not yet heard :
- Denafrips Terminator (lots of hype...maybe justified ?)
- Mojo audio mystique v3 new model : NOS + I know I like really aesthetics of the brand (I have the v2) and I’ll get a trade-in if I buy a new Dac with them...
- Lampizator models, but I’ll only be able to get an Amber 2 (+ tube rectifier) or an Atlantic (base model SE). If used (welcome) I think I can find a nice Lite 7 or maybe even a big 7 (i can dream)...
What do you think would be the best bang for the bucks for me ? I’m really not in a hurry, as the Mojo audio I kept is very nice, and fits my needs for now. So I can wait à good used model if needed.
I only need usb input + rca output, nothing more.
Thanks in advance for your suggestions.
I’d like to get a new Dac, never tried a tube model yet and very interested with the Lampizator models...
The thing is I’m on a budget now, and I’d like to spend no more than 4500€/$5000 for this one.
I had a PSaudio directstream jr and also a Mojo audio mystique v2 I have kept (not very know but very nice minimalist NOS Dac). Both are in the same league, and I’d like to get something really better than both.
What I’m mainly searching for : huge, immersive, 3D soundstage, full bodied + smooth highs (my system is all solid state, with a pair of very nice active monitors, very accurate but a bit on the « harsh side »)
My budget : 3-4500€, new or used, maybe a little bit more if it’s really worth it.
Dacs I’m interested with , but not yet heard :
- Denafrips Terminator (lots of hype...maybe justified ?)
- Mojo audio mystique v3 new model : NOS + I know I like really aesthetics of the brand (I have the v2) and I’ll get a trade-in if I buy a new Dac with them...
- Lampizator models, but I’ll only be able to get an Amber 2 (+ tube rectifier) or an Atlantic (base model SE). If used (welcome) I think I can find a nice Lite 7 or maybe even a big 7 (i can dream)...
What do you think would be the best bang for the bucks for me ? I’m really not in a hurry, as the Mojo audio I kept is very nice, and fits my needs for now. So I can wait à good used model if needed.
I only need usb input + rca output, nothing more.
Thanks in advance for your suggestions.