Advance Acoustic MCD403 Reviews

Both components come in full-size casework supported by large aluminium spike feet

Good build; Open, lively sound from a valve DAC with plenty of inputs; Transport is great value for money

DAC doesn’t engage as well as the transport with loss of weight and power through the bass; Cables cost extra

Advance Acoustic is a Franco-Chinese operation, which makes very substantial electronics for the asking price, and this new pairing is no different. Both of these components come in full-size casework supported by large aluminium spike feet

This DAC/transport combo is competitively priced, but struggles to impress

Grubby, hazy sound; poor timing and dynamics

Even tonal balance; digs up some detail

Despite the competitive pricing, this is still a seriously flawed combination

Even tonal balance; digs up some detail

Grubby, hazy sound; poor timing and dynamics