Twin AD 1955 851N or ES9018 K2M Sabre 32 Dac Moon 340

[Edwin]

Hello my name is Edwin, my first post.
My hardware is the Cambridge 851N (streamer) connect with Toslink to the Moon 340i (dac).

The 851N has the twin Ad 1955 dac and the Moon has the  ES9018 K2M Sabre 32 Dac.
I was curious if someone can tell me which one normaly, according to the specifications is better?

Ps
I have also a macbook pro (with Audivarna) connect with Usb direct to the Moon.
But perhaps it is better to connect it first to the 851N.?then to the Moon?

Thanks

[esmit]

5 hours ago, Edwin said:

Hello my name is Edwin, my first post.
My hardware is the Cambridge 851N (streamer) connect with Toslink to the Moon 340i (dac).

The 851N has the twin Ad 1955 dac and the Moon has the  ES9018 K2M Sabre 32 Dac.
I was curious if someone can tell me which one normaly, according to the specifications is better?

Ps
I have also a macbook pro (with Audivarna) connect with Usb direct to the Moon.
But perhaps it is better to connect it first to the 851N.?then to the Moon?

Thanks

Welcome, namesake. I never realized my firstname would still be available as username! 

 

The answer to your question is easy. Try it out and what sounds best is ehh best for you. 

 

I think the 9018 might be newer and more expensive so people would expect it to sound better, but do check it out for yourself. 

[Edwin]

Thanks Esmit.