Thoughts/Observations on Pricing of MQA DACs
I was looking at a list of MQA DACs and noticed that there are not many "cheap" DACs with MQA.
The cheapest MQA DAC currently available appears to be the Oppo 205 (about $1.4k), followed by the Mytek Brooklyn at about $2.2k. Then there is a jump to the $5k-$7k range (different Lumin offerings, PS Audio, Mytek Manhattan). Some of the highest priced units are in the $20k territory (Esoteric N-01, Berkeley Alpha). I wonder if the availability of MQA in Oppo 205 at $1.4k will push manufacturers to offer cheaper MQA-capable DACs. |
Thoughts/Observations on Pricing of MQA DACs
Audioquest Red $200
Audioquest Black $100 Both fully decide/unfold MQA Those are street prices. |
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You are right! Although those devices I believe are primarily for headphone use as opposed to line level/integration with a stereo system. |
I sure hope full MQA unfolding becomes ubiquitous. I’m very pleased with my Bel Canto 2.7 except it does not support MQA.
I have yet to audition MQA, but I’m optimistic based on people I trust who have. Have you tried it yet? What was your impression? |
Cheapest MQA DAC is the Audioquest Dragonfly for headphone use. $90 :D I’ve never tried but i suppose one can drive a a high gain preamp with it.
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All you need is a 1/8" stereo male to stereo male rca adapter cable and you're good to go with a Dragonfly!
My initial perception of MQA, without the complete DAC unfolding, is that it sounds really, really good. I have purchased my last non-MQA DAC. Benchmark, Schiit, etc. - make a note of it. Tom |
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For me it's simple. All else being equal, (it never is) I will go for an mqa DAC over one that doesn't support the format. I too am happily listening today without an MQA DAC.
Tomorrow? Who knows. |
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