Innuous Statement + Lampizator Pacific
Innuous Statement + MSB Select
SGM Extreme + Lampizator Pacific
SGM Extreme + MSB Select
What are some other state-of-the-art combinations of streamers and DACs?
How does one decide?
How did you decide?
Hi all - great thread. I also find good DACs challenging (much more than amplifiers or TT, even speakers, with so many great designs a different price points).
I had and absolutely loved the Lampi GG1, especially with 300B, and using the DSD conversion for PCM files. A little euphonic probably, but SO musical.
I then tried the Pacific, and was super impressed with the greater resolution, transparency, and network connectivity, but I ended up missing some of the GG1 warmth. Perhaps I like my music a tad warm/euphonic?
although that's not what I'd like to think (I favor a lucid, open, nimble sound, yet absolutely need timbres to be true/full bodied like in live situation or I can't connect with the music).
I previously had a Metronome C8 which I found incredible in resolution, energy and transparency, but a little too analytical/"race car" like to my ears (I preferred the solid state setting over the tube one btw, the latter sounded a little dense and actually not more musical to me).
Another DAC not mentioned in this thread, which I own and find great, is the JRDG Aeris.
I was not expecting to like it that much when I tried it, but it sounds special to my ears, extremely natural and with a great balance between detail/resolution and tone/timbres body. I wish Jeff would update it to include a streamer and Roon, but perhaps is it technically challenging and even detrimental?
Lastly, I have heard stupendous comments about the Mola Mola Tambaqui, but have yet to hear it.
Say safe folks and enjoy music!