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Do you believe in giant killers?

People often say that digital advances quickly and every now and then there are cheapish equipment that get super reviews and web opinions.

I'm currently using an Esoteric K-03 as source (both as player and as DAC for my SOTM SMS-100/iFi setup). It is a little old but is still decent sounding imo. I'm wondering if I am to add a new DAC to my system, how far do I have to go money-wise to get a real improvement. People say great things about those DACs from Schitt, Auralic, Questyle, etc. in the giant killer category, and a little higher up, things like Chord Hugo TT and Exogal. Are these "qualified" to make an improvement, or do I really have to spill money for the more expensive stuff (like say PS Directstream, MSB Anaolog DAC, etc, plus other things I don't yet want to pay for)?

What are your thoughts?

Thanks.


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Topic - Do you believe in giant killers? - eduardoo 21:41:40 08/05/16 (56)

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