Tony and I discussed about these 6 higher-end DACs.

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Non-affiliated links:
Denafrips Venus and Pontus DAC: https://www.vinshineaudio.com/product...

Gear used or mentioned in this evaluation
Matrix X-Sabre 3 DAC https://apos.audio/products/matrix-x-...

SMSL VMV D3: https://hifi-express.com/products/vmv...

Gustard R26: https://shenzhenaudio.com/products/gu...

Ladder Schumann: https://shenzhenaudio.com/products/la...

Gear used or mentioned in this evaluation

Exasound E28 DAC
Denafrips Venus and Pontus DAC
SMSL VMV D3
Gustard R26
Ladder Schumann
Matrix X-Sabre3

Galion TS120 tube integrated amp
Upgraded JBL L300
Thorens TD 125 LB custom ebony TT
ORACLE acrylic mat
Pro-Ject record clamp
Alphason HR-100MCS reference tonearm
Dynavector 20x2 Low output MC cartridge
Audio Technica AT-605 Isolation feet
Pro-Ject Tube Box DS Tungsram tubes
SWAGMAN Labs linear PSU upgraded

Cary Audio SLP-03 preamplifier
MARCHAND XM44 3way active crossover
McIntosh Mc2200 amp for subs
Mcintosh Mc2200 amp for mid horns
Mcintosh Mc2120 amp for tweeters