Swiss brand Nagra may be best known for its analogue recording equipment and foundations based in the film and broadcast industries, but over recent years it has made great strides in high-end domestic digital equipment.
The original Classic DAC was an excellent example, delivering a combination of finesse, insight and dynamic expression that few high-end alternatives could match. Nagra has decided that it could do better and has now launched the Classic DAC II, which we spotted at the High End Munich show this week. This sequel now incorporates the same digital engine as used in its range-topping £55,500 / £65,000 / $114,995 HD DAC X.
As would be expected, the Classic DAC II is compatible with all current high-resolution audio formats including DSD256. Despite the wide-ranging file compatibility, the company’s engineers have also focussed on getting the best performance from…
