tarichar

Yes, you are right. My only point is that the sound of the Mola is all over the map, suggesting that the dac is transparent and letting the users hear their system and the synergy it creates. But as another poster said, I wouldn't make my a decision on the dac based on a review, but on how it sounds in my own system.

I was over generalizing for the sake of comparison, but here is the review I was thinking of "Like the recently reviewed, and comparatively priced, totaldac d1-tube DAC/Streamer, the Mola Mola reproduced all of the subtle voices on Tom Waits’ “I’m Still Here” from Alice with distinction. Getting back to difference, the totaldac is comparatively more alive sounding, with more sparkle and energy. Pluck has more pluck, strings sing out with more sheen. But the totaldac’s overall presentation is more diffuse as compared to the Tambaqui which is more solid and forceful. That said, the totaldac sounds more spacious, extending further from the speakers in every dimension. I imagine some people might call the totaldac ‘sloppier’ or less precise and I wouldn’t argue the point but I would argue that some people might prefer this kind of presentation." quoted from https://twitteringmachines.com/review-mola-mola-tambaqui-dac/

The reviewer comments on the sound of this dac vary quite a bit and are all over the map. Some call it transparent, closed down on top, some rich and analogue, etc. I would take this to mean that it is transparent to the source or sound of your system. troy

Here is a review if you haven't seen it: https://www.soundstageultra.com/index.php/equipment-menu/988-mola-mola-tambaqui-digital-to-analog-converter

Apologies if anyone has already seen this, it is 6 years old. https://youtu.be/K7iBo0XYnrE

I'll take 9 for my Home Theater system.

Hi, First post here. I wanted to add Tidal to my music system. I don't want to have the complexities of adding a computer. I have a McIntosh c52 preamp and a MC462 amplifier and was thinking about adding a media bridge so I could stream Tidal from my ipad. I think the McIntosh MS500 is overpriced for a non-bit perfect output. I was thinking about the DCS media bridge or an Auralic G1 or G2. Is it easy to use Tidal with these streamers? Is there a cheaper and simpler way to add Tidal that won't compromise the sound? Any other streamers I should look at? Thanks, Troy

I know I may be too late, but I want a copy too!