The T+A is the better DAC in most areas of the sound. However, the T+A takes on a sharp edge with sibilance that I find distracting. I think I would grow tired of the DAC 200.
Amazing how on different setups the dacs all sound varied from one time to the next. However, this was a great demo of the T+A dac, showing the warmth and real organic flavor to the SQ on display. Quite impressive as it just lets the music flow with life and realism. The Esoteric is much more clinical in it's approach. At times non engaging and mechanical in fact. For now , for me, the T+A is moving to the top of choices for my next dac along with a Lumin P1 and well the Estoteric had better show some more character in future demos to merit a place anymore on my list of future dacs. Well done T+A for a great product as even better price.
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would you connect it to the P1 and use the p1 as a transport? i’m considering upgrading my D2 … and i’m debating getting either an x1 (i can get a really good deal on one) or adding a t+a dac200 to my d2
After few time listening I prefer 05dx update (31 Aug ) I review my holo audio spring KTE with Aurender N200 vs Esoteric N-05 XD I still found my system still sound better l listen with Burson GT amp + Sennheiser. Hd800 headset
The T+A actually sounds more diffuse. Doesn’t sound right. The Esoteric sounds like it has more weight to the instruments and a clearer soundstage. Weird
After repeated listening from Hong Kong about 8:00pm to 8:50pm with my Bose SoundLink Mini speaker AUX IN from my hp desktop computer connected with LAN, I (being a user of both T+A and Esoteric products) tended to like the sound of T+A DAC200 a bit more than Esoteric N-05XD.