Thanks Rollo. Now.that Im getting back in, a good DAC is one of my biggest priorities.
As far as how the market is going, $685k is a boatload on money for 99.9% of the people out there but there will always be someone out there.
I have preamps under $3k to about $10k and all prices ranges sell. When Purity had preamps up to $53k, we were selling those as well. Now that preamp is up to $65k (retail) due to the rising cost of silver so after I sell off tbe final piece I have available, we wont be doing that level anymore. Simply cost to much to build these days.
No, you dont have to spend a ton of money to put together a nice system but whether its $10k or $500k, all the pieces have to work together. You can put together a proper $10k system that sounds better than a poorly chosen $100k syetem but we all know a $100k system put together properly can sound truly amazing. Im still a believer in the ultra level of audio.
Not much different than someone spending $50k on a Susuki H2R or $500k on an exotic sports car. If it brings happiness to your life and you can afford it, thats all that matters. Its a hobby and lots of people spend tons of money on their hobbies. Again, if it makes you happy......
I use to think people were nuts spending $1k on a golf club