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Does it still make sense to buy individual components when you can replace everything with something this good? That’s the question that keeps popping up throughout this review. Connect the COS D10 V2 to a pair of active speakers and you have a beautiful set- up. Or connect a Pass Labs XA25 or a pair of Sonnet Kratos to it. Also very nice. Want to use a CD transport or a nice turntable, no problem. The choice is yours. This COS D10 V2 is for someone who values looks as well as sound. The COS D10 V2 totally meets these requirements.
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We compared the dac in the COS with our Sonnet Morpheus and quite a few differences are audible. First of all in the lower regions. The sub-bass of the D10 V2 seemingly goes deeper but the mid-bass of the Morpheus provides more texture and definition. The D10 V2 is a resolution monster that gives more insight into the music. The Sonnet Morpheus is sufficiently detailed but less insightful. The Morpheus is more nuanced versus the more precise D10 V2. It’s fascinating to experience all these different forms of conversion. In any case, the implementation of the Burr Brown dac in the COS D10 V2 is of a very high standard.