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Nice write-up. I have the DAC-2 and to clear up the "sibilance issue", it has only really be talked about by 1 or 2 people in their select few systems and it mostly comes from them comparing it to other DACs (most at greater price points).
This comparing stuff to much more expensive equipment can be a real enjoyment killer - but still a very educational experience.
I guess expensive gear does not always sound great but it seems most of the gear that delivers exceptional performance seems to be expensive. Also, I agree with you that evaluating expensive gear in your system with tend to expose its true potential and really lighten the wallet.
I did not like the WFS DAC-2 direct to amplifier, possibly poor system synergy
Thanks for the great write-up Mark. Interested if you or other owners have had the opportunity to compare the WFS DAC with and without the preamp connected. I'm presently using a WFS DAC-2 into active speakers (ATC50ASL), and have been using the DAC directly into the speakers for setup simplicity in a smaller room. But I've wondered how the unit compares sonically with/without a preamp introduced. (ie. wondering if an STP-SE would benefit the system).Appreciate your observations.
I doubt it. Especially in Wyred case - 32 bit digital volume. FWIW : "62 = 1V, 68 = 2V. For XLR, the 1, 2, 3 and 4V out equivalents are 56, 62, 65 and 68. These will be the values to use in fixed output mode when 70 max at 2.6/5.2V on RCA/XLR is too high for either the following preamp's input stage or a system's overall gain structure." - when used with dedicated preamp.
What preamps have 10 ohm output impedance?