# DAC/AMP Upgrades and Sidegrades Discussion

**URL:** <https://forum.headphones.com/t/dac-amp-upgrades-and-sidegrades-discussion/1652>\
**Category:** Amplifiers\
**Created:** [June 4, 2018, 5:46pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/dac-amp-upgrades-and-sidegrades-discussion/1652 "2018-06-04T17:46:52Z")\
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**Author:** ![Torq](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/torq/32/16384_2.png) [@Torq](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Torq)\
**Post date:** [June 4, 2018, 8:33pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/dac-amp-upgrades-and-sidegrades-discussion/1652/4 "2018-06-04T20:33:20Z")

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> [@About the General DAC/Amp/DAP Discussion category](https://forum.headphones.com/t/about-the-general-dac-amp-dap-discussion-category/1568/3):
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> Safe bets for R2R DACs would be Mimby, Bimby, Soekris 1321, Audio-gd R2R 11, Metrum Amethyst, etc.

> [@About the General DAC/Amp/DAP Discussion category](https://forum.headphones.com/t/about-the-general-dac-amp-dap-discussion-category/1568/4):
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> I think I will pursue the RME as a primary DAC once it is available again (I really like the function/form of it, on top of the highly regarded aspect)

Another unit to add to the list, as of today, is the new [Massdrop x Airist Audio R-2R DAC](https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-x-airist-audio-r-2r-dac) ($349). I’ve posted a couple of reviews of it elsewhere, and when I get a chance this afternoon will likely post one on here as well.

Definitely competitive with what’s been listed so far and, more so than I was expecting.

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