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Do you still believe that all proper DACs sound the same? (alien.top)
submitted 1 year ago by CogSci2022@alien.top to c/headphones@hi-fi.community
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Or did something happen and change your mind during your audio journey?

I would love to hear.

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[–] BashCarveSlide@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I bought a ladder dac and will never go back, more detail, more power, smoother sound. I went with the Holo Audio Spring 2 level 2.

[–] willard_swag@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Sounds like your wallet convinced you there’s an audible difference

[–] BashCarveSlide@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Nope I actually built an ab machine and tested with a couple dacs, Topping D90, Schiit Yggdrasil, and the Holo Audio. I couldn't tell the difference between the Schiit and Topping but I could easily pick out the Holo Audio and liked the sound (less analytical, warmer) so I sold the other two. Amp I used is Headlamp gsx mini, Hifiman Arya and ZMF Verite closed for headphones.