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

#hifi #DACs #audiophile #stereo #audioreviews #highfidelity Patreon account:   / thomasandstereo   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