Ideon DAC

[Uwiik]

Is Ideon DAC any good? compared to Pillium Elektra?

 

[Gregm]

Which Ideon DAC are you referring to?

For what it's worth, I happened to sit down with a friend and compare two Ideon DACS -- the beginner Ayazi & the top model Absolute Epsilon -- to an Elektra.

To make a long story short: Absolute was deemed by both of us to be way better in all respects: bass extension, bass energy and resolution, dynamics, clarity, imaging, timbres, fluidity, etc. -- in a different performance category altogether.

We switched the devices about 12hrs in advance, we listened mainly to classical, with Black Sabbath, Pink Floyd & Sinatra thrown in as well.

As always, please note that this is a subjective opinion, based on an evening of auditioning and enjoyment.

I found the Elektra well constructed, as is the Absolute.

 

[Uwiik]

It’s for the Absolute Epsilon. Thanks for the insight, I am going to do direct comparison this week.

 

[Gregm]

It’s for the Absolute Epsilon. Thanks for the insight, I am going to do direct comparison this week.

Cool! Make sure to leave them on for a while before critical listening -- especially the Epsilon. I find the high frerquencies improve further after a few hours (but maybe I'm imagining things!)

 

[tonypdb]

It’s for the Absolute Epsilon. Thanks for the insight, I am going to do direct comparison this week.

HI, Curious to know if you did a comparison and what are your thoughts on the differences between the two DAC's?