weiss DAC MK2 V.S DCS 955 V.S Prism sound ADA -8XR V.S Mytek 8x192 V.S DAD AX24 DAC

[buffert]

weiss DAC MK2 V.S DCS 955/954 V.S Prism sound ADA -8XR V.S Mytek 8x192 V.S DAD AX24 DAC

Which one is the best in term of sound quality?(As natural as possible)
Although I need 2 channel DAC only, I concern more about the quality of the DAC. I would like to use in high end mastering studio for my eng.
Some one said the sound of prism sound ADA -8XR DAC not as clear as weiss DAC MK II, prism ADA 8XR DAC more suitable for mix rather than mastering. Is it true?

[DSD_Mastering]

dCS is not made anymore

Prism is alright, the best Prism is the AD2 Dream

Mytek is fine. I've heard good things from Mytek, especially DSD

Weiss, now you're getting close to the holy grail

DAD AX24 is the best I've heard. I use them, as well as EMM Labs in my mastering room.

I'd also check out the Grimm and Forsell


Regards,
Bruce

[GYang]

Originally Posted by DSD_Mastering

mastering room.

I'd also check out the Grimm and Forsell


Regards,
Bruce

Would be very interesting to hear your opinion on Forsell.

[ISedlacek]

But isn't the question about DA converter ? Fred Forssell announced his new DA in some uncertain future, but so far not available

[mytek]

Originally Posted by buffert

weiss DAC MK2 V.S DCS 955/954 V.S Prism sound ADA -8XR V.S Mytek 8x192 V.S DAD AX24 DAC

Which one is the best in term of sound quality?(As natural as possible)
Although I need 2 channel DAC only, I concern more about the quality of the DAC. I would like to use in high end mastering studio for my eng.
Some one said the sound of prism sound ADA -8XR DAC not as clear as weiss DAC MK II, prism ADA 8XR DAC more suitable for mix rather than mastering. Is it true?

There are some comparison samples posted on our website of the same material run through some converters you mention. It relates to ADCs, but has some relevance to your question too as in each case brand sonic signature is quite present:

MYTEK DIGITAL USA

Regards Michal, Mytek New York

[buffert]

Originally Posted by DSD_Mastering

dCS is not made anymore

Prism is alright, the best Prism is the AD2 Dream

Mytek is fine. I've heard good things from Mytek, especially DSD

Weiss, now you're getting close to the holy grail

DAD AX24 is the best I've heard. I use them, as well as EMM Labs in my mastering room.

I'd also check out the Grimm and Forsell


Regards,
Bruce

Anyone compare mytek 8X192 with prism sound ADA-8XR,DAD AX24, weiss DAC MKII?

Any review on mytek 8X192 V.S prism sound ADA-8XR,DAD AX24,dcs 954 and weiss DAC MKII ?

[buffert]

Originally Posted by DSD_Mastering

dCS is not made anymore

Prism is alright, the best Prism is the AD2 Dream

Mytek is fine. I've heard good things from Mytek, especially DSD

Weiss, now you're getting close to the holy grail

DAD AX24 is the best I've heard. I use them, as well as EMM Labs in my mastering room.

I'd also check out the Grimm and Forsell


Regards,
Bruce

Did you compare DCS 954 , weiss DAC 2 and prism sound ADA 8XR with DAD AX24 dac?

Because I am going to buy a DAC but I have difficulty to collect all high end DAC to do a comparison?

[DSD_Mastering]

Originally Posted by buffert

Did you compare DCS 954 , weiss DAC 2 and prism sound ADA 8XR with DAD AX24 dac?
Because I am going to buy a DAC but I have difficulty to collect all high end DAC to do a comparison?

At the time, it was a dCS 905/955. I needed the DSD/DXD option. I tried them against the AX24 and Meitners. No contest.
For 24/96 PCM, the best is the Pacific Microsonics, followed by the Lavry Gold and Weiss. The dCS and Prism didn't do it for me.

Regards,
Bruce

[buffert]

Some eng. tell me that the sound quality of prism sound DA2 better than ADA-8XR although the spec. is not as good as ADA8XR ? Is it true?

Anyone know why prism sound DAC more expensive than competitor (e.g. EMM Labs , DAD AX24 , DCS 955 and weiss DAC)?

[thephatboi]

I love my Prism ADA8XR, when you get to the level of the converters you are talking about, it eventually comes down to personal preference. I demo-ed a bunch of converters when I bought the Prism. Loved the DAD as well but found a deal on the prism and it works great with Protools too. I am pretty sure the AD2 and DA2 are better sounding than the 8xr but alot more money.... and less flexiblitly, I use my 8xr for tracking, mixing inserts and mix bus/mastering analog return, it does it all with fantastic results. Bottom line; try them out before you buy.