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In Reply to: I would go with A6 Master with LHY PS + external DAC posted by Jon L on July 13, 2024 at 14:19:54:
IMHO - From a sound quality perspective a plain stock A6 (non Master) with stock power supply probably makes the most sense especially if running an outboard DAC.The LPS doesn't do much at all for the streamer section IMHO. Since the external DAC will be in play instead of internal, Master upgrades to the A6 internal DAC and analog stage won't matter. And again since those sections of the A6 won't be in use the LPS won't contribute to any sonic gains.
I think the A6 is the obvious value leader but IF the goal is to REPLACE an outboard DAC -AND- REPLACE a preamp, the A8 makes a lot of sense..... assuming it has a great sounding DAC and preamp. Everything I've read says the A6 is 'bright', A6 Master is 'less bright', and the A8 is even 'less bright'. But they all seem to lean toward the bright side which is the opposite of what I prefer.
So a plain stock A6 with warmer more robust sounding DAC might be the way to go.
Edits: 07/13/24 07/13/24
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Follow Ups
- Or a fully stock A6 with outboard DAC - AbeCollins 21:00:41 07/13/24 (7)
- RE: Or a fully stock A6 with outboard DAC - Gary 17:46:54 07/14/24 (3)
- Exactly.... - Rod M 20:04:08 07/14/24 (2)
- RE: Exactly.... - AbeCollins 06:46:16 07/15/24 (1)
- RE: Exactly.... - Rod M 13:16:11 07/16/24 (0)
- RE: Or a fully stock A6 with outboard DAC - ABliss 10:17:36 07/14/24 (2)
- RE: Or a fully stock A6 with outboard DAC - AbeCollins 06:57:37 07/15/24 (1)
- USB out - tlea 07:10:59 07/15/24 (0)
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