Hello,
was thinking to upgrade my SMSL SU8. Unfortunately, Denafrips Ares II would be around 1000 with tax and shipping so that is out of the question since I could spend around 500.
What would you rec? I find the SMSL bit bright with Klipsch RP600Ms, using it with a tube buffer. It can also be a DAC/AMP combo if it’s a fine unit, but the DAC part is the most important.
As a DAC/AMP combo this looks interesting used option. Looks so cool Bit dated, but still cool