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USB for 16/44 up to 24/96 and optical for 24/192.

Hi, I had a lot of stuff on loan. And never felt like buying after listening to them at home for a week. To me and in my system it's way better than the DacMagic, rDac and RegaDac. The only DAC that sounded better to me was the Naim DAC using a USB memory stick, but I did not like the Naim DAC/Mac Mini using optical. So recently I got the chance to try both the HD2 and HD20 I decided (after about a week) to keep the HD20. I use it for every kind of music I own, pop, rock, classical. And on most 16/44 stuff it sounds better than my Marantz SA11s1. The HD20 really comes alive on the 24/96 stuff. When I compare that to my Rotel DVD-audio player, it blows it out of the water. I consider the HD20 my best investment in audio in many years.

Got a chance to try the HD2 at home the last few days. All I can say is try it. To me it sounded way better than the rDac, DacMagic and HRT II in my system. Decided not to keep it though, I'm buying the Hegel HD20.

http://www.snijders-hifi.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=159:arcam-rdac-vs-hrt-streamer-ii&catid=54:onze-eerste-ervaring-met&Itemid=114<br /> <br /> The article is in Dutch but the main conclusion is there is no clear winner.<br /> The most important difference: the rDac has a wider sound stage. And more inputs available. If you don't want to put more devices into the DAC you can go for the cheaper HRT.<br /> <br /> Snijders is a dealer for both brands.

Hi Peter, Maybe you should provide some contact information. Regards, Marc