Quick question: Just spinning rebook CD's using an Esoteric PO-3 transport: Would the EMM labs DACx2 or the new Berkeley Audio Alpha 2 Ref DAC be on the short list for a replacement DAC (between $10-16K range.) Not overly found of thin sounding DAC's & cherish liquid musicality vs analytical detail. I have used/borrowed the Rowland Aeris DC in by system which is a good DAC for sure but I will be running the DAC via a preamp so the volume control is not important.
FYI I had the berkeley Alpha 2 circa 2011 edition & it was very nice but a bit washed out & thin to my ears & system. Thanks
FYI I had the berkeley Alpha 2 circa 2011 edition & it was very nice but a bit washed out & thin to my ears & system. Thanks