Timecop wrote: If I were on the hunt, I’d probably buy separate DAC and amp. I’m quite partial to Chord Electronics sound. The DAVE is their flagship DAC, and the Qutest is a recent release at a much more manageable price point.

www.whathifi.com/chord/dave/review
www.whathifi.com/chord/qutest/review

I’ve listened to both of these at the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest (RMAF), and they are simply fantastic. I’d love to put one in my GEt system.

Agree on separation. On the pricepoint too high for me, I am not quite fond of the design for the lower priced model.

Towing with the idea of having a PrimaLuna pre amp and integrated as well, half of the price of the chord Dave...then again I guess it’s a different Level..let’s see
Thanks for contributing.

Keep in mind that you should select your DAC based on how it sounds - not how great it looks, or a price point that you think it should fit into. I don’t know where you’re located, but take a trip to a shop and listen to some DACs. Don’t make a decision based purely on prices, pictures, and spec-sheets.

elysium wrote:

Timecop wrote: If I were on the hunt, I’d probably buy separate DAC and amp. I’m quite partial to Chord Electronics sound. The DAVE is their flagship DAC, and the Qutest is a recent release at a much more manageable price point.

www.whathifi.com/chord/dave/review
www.whathifi.com/chord/qutest/review

I’ve listened to both of these at the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest (RMAF), and they are simply fantastic. I’d love to put one in my GEt system.

Agree on separation. On the pricepoint too high for me, I am not quite fond of the design for the lower priced model.

Towing with the idea of having a PrimaLuna pre amp and integrated as well, half of the price of the chord Dave...then again I guess it’s a different Level..let’s see
Thanks for contributing.

Thank you Timecorp
Well noted and I hope I can do some auditioning yes.
Thanks for the info