1 = ADSM build-in dac
2 = ADSM + RME
3 = HAKAI + ESI

HAKAI and ESI running stable now with a dev Volumio build, so keeping this configuration.

I agree that it is really a no-brainer to choose the HAKAI

3 Clips; Dead Can Dance - Saldek HAKAI > USB > ESI Gigaport HD+ dac ADSM > Coax digital > RME ADI-2 dac ADSM > Build-in dac > Linn Silver ADSM first generation 2011 variant (2013) https://www.dropbox.com/s/n8clg5nl9qbt7ny/IMG_7703.MOV?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/rfeyyfqbdo2aizi/IMG_7704.MOV?dl=0 ...

Sopper wrote: ↑2018-11-13 11:44 2 clips again:
HAKAI > USB > ESI Gigaport HD+ dac
ADSM > Coax digital > RME ADI-2 dac

https://www.dropbox.com/s/tzpwmlezm1h8u ... 8.MOV?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/1c5nx1p6ynw3q ... 9.MOV?dl=0

Clip 1 is ADSM
Clip 2 is HAKAI

I think both clips sound really great! The first one is more clear and detailed, the second a little clouded but a bit more emotional. After several back and forth, I decided to vote for the second. How much do these two options cost, roughly? The pricedifference is off course huge... HAKAI + ESI =...

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2 clips again:
HAKAI > USB > ESI Gigaport HD+ dac
ADSM > Coax digital > RME ADI-2 dac

https://www.dropbox.com/s/tzpwmlezm1h8u ... 8.MOV?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/1c5nx1p6ynw3q ... 9.MOV?dl=0

Reduced to €3.000

My guess is that the solder won’t flow on crimped contacts, so no go

Perfect condition
Sagatun 1.3 from June 2017
Tundra 2.2 upgraded in June 2017
Box, remote and EU power cords

Shipping no problem

Sagatun €1.850
Tundra €1.700 sold

The HAKAI has good days and bad days
With some music I like the ESI dac more, with other music I like the RME dac more...

The Akurate DSM feeding the RME dac surprised me, it’s really good.
Need to compare internal dac v. RME dac when I have time.

Thanks for the replies.
Guess I won’t be able to try them all with RME Adi-2 dac...
If the streamer in all units were equal, I could get away with a cheaper Majik.

lunch wrote: It does, actually. There´s Spdif which is configurable as either input or output.

Really? Didn’t know that...

Klimax DSM doesn’t have Digital out...

Well, well, now we need a set of clips comparing the ADSM with its integrated DAC vs. with the RME DAC... I can do that, but will post it in playground for practical listening exercises thread. Oh, and which version ADSM are you using? 2011 generation (ADSM/0?) I want to hear Akurate DSM vs Hakai P...

Can anyone confirm that the streamer inside the Linn DS(M) is the same for all versions?
Majik DS(M), Akurate DS(M), Klimax DS(M) and maybe even Kiko and Sneaky?

I prefer clip 1 on each piece of music. I prefer clip 1 on each piece of music. +1 Finding it difficult to compare these as they sound quite different. 1 seems better balanced from the first pair; I'm more comfortable with 2 from the second pair but aware that I may have reacted to them sonically r...

2 x 2 Clips to compare renderer (removing older clips after this (limited space dropbox)) Configuration: # HAKAI > USB > RME ADI-2 Dac, SD Slow filter # Linn Akurate DSM > Digital Coax > RME ADI-2 Dac, SD Slow filter Nick Cave - Red Right Hand https://www.dropbox.com/s/qxt4ehayptmyy1z/IMG_7674.MOV?d...

KDSM is/can function as preamplifier
You will need RCA to XLR cables though

Part of trade in, for sale: Linn Akurate DSM (2013)
Immaculate condition
Perfect opportunity to upgrade to the latest DSM/3 Katalyst version with renewed 5 year warranty.
Asking price: €3.200 lowered to €3.000

Now sold with Akurate DSM as trade in

matthias wrote:

Sopper wrote:Clip 1 = RME Adi-2 dac with Fast filter
Clip 2 = ESI Gigaport HD+

Wow!
So for me the ESI seems to outperform the RME even with Slow filter.

Matt

Fast filter used this time

Clip 1 = RME Adi-2 dac with Fast filter
Clip 2 = ESI Gigaport HD+