Interesting review, thanks. This is the second one that’s mentioned all the stuff bundled into one device - streamer, DAC, phono stage, headphone amp and preamp. Whereas I still think of it as (just) a streamer.
How is it possible of think of it (and Akurate DSM, Klimax DSM - even Majik DSM) as a streamer with the info that's available?
The major thing about the Selekt series (and it take a bit of time for me to see the full options) is that is an extremely versatile product.
1) As a hub (streaming, analouge and digital input) into Exakt system.
2) Preamp, as above but line out. Quality of the pre-amp being 4 alternatives (Basik DAC, Katalys, Organik, og 2xmono Organic)
3) One box with a power amp (combo of DAC,s as above)
4) One box with up to 3 power amps (combo of DAC,s as above)
5) One box with up to 3 power amps and Exakt engine for quite a few loudspeakers (combo of DAC,s as above)
And thens the HDMI alternatives, headphone (did'nt come for the standard Selekt).
And lastly the option of standard Selekt Classic vs Selekt Edition (which I think they should have considered a different name for). A substantional difference in performance due to the chassis.
As another goodie is the option that if one has a Selekt version and later upgrade to Edition all the internals can be moved across and the old unit sold off.
I believe nothing else comes close.
Øyvind I