Part-Time Audiophile Buyer’s Guide 2024

“Small, simple and relatively inexpensive for the performance it offers, this DAC is perfect for audiophiles who don’t require a lot of bells and whistles but do want superb sound quality. We found the Swiss-built Merason frérot to be perfect for streaming Qobuz, and for mating with an equally high-value streamer. Optional pow1 PSU improves sound quality across the board.
A Reviewer’s Choice winner.”

Part-Time Audiophile Buyer’s Guide 2024

“We felt that while there are many excellent DACs out there for around the same amount of money, the Merason is one of the best digital players we’ve heard at any price, so much so that we would still be impressed if it was far more expensive. Sonically, it can go toe-to-toe with plenty of the big boy DACs. “What you get is a product that seems to be built for the audiophile that is primarily interested in performance and doesn’t require a lot of fancy features.”

Merason Frérot DAC + POW1 power supply (The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel)

“The first thing I noticed was the deep lows with fair texture very good for this price point. The voice image is also above average and has a fair focus resolution. The mid range again is above average while the highs are on par with comparable products. All in all a dac that finds its place in the higher regions of my setup.”