minermark Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 A simple DAC unit USB input RCA out $500 to $1000 should get a decent one I would think. Any thoughts or recommendations would be well received. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Decent ones can be had for less. D2 Others will chime in with some in your price range shortly I'd imagine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryC Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Someone posted a thread maybe a year or two ago, on his comparison of several DACs. I think he liked the "MyDAC" but am not sure. Perhaps a search will turn it up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 A simple DAC unit USB input RCA out $500 to $1000 should get a decent one I would think. Any thoughts or recommendations would be well received. I think you only need to spend the lower end of the range for a decent DAC. http://app.audiogon.com/listings/da-converters-cambridge-audio-dacmagic-plus-d-a-converter-new-with-full-warranty-and-free-shipping-2014-02-02-digital-01060 I have had my eye on this thing for some time. A DAC, streamer, tuner all in one. http://www.spearitsound.com/Network_Music_Player-Cambridge_Audio_Stream_Magic_6.html Heard good things about this. http://www.audioadvisor.com/Musical-Fidelity-M1-A-DAC-24-Bit-192K-Asynchronous/productinfo/1MFM1A/#.Uv1jUc6YUi4 Bill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 Thanx guys, I will study up on every one you give me. will make purchase in about two weeks, so iv got some time for research. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Look into Music Streamer line...lot of bang for not a bunch of bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 (edited) I use Emotiva DACs; one XDA-1 and one XDA-2. The -1 supposedly had volume pot issues if you didn't have it turned all the way up (the way I used it) but I never had an issue. I use one with my Logitech Squeezebox for patio speakers and one on my PC. You can get the -2 new for half your budget. or go with the Stealth DC-1 @ $499. My experience with Emo is pretty good. Only issue was trying to use their 500 watt per channel mono block with Belles and had a floor noise issue due to high gain. The XPA-5 amp currently in use (last 3-4 years) for surround has been flawless. When I witnessed the brown truck driver dropping the XPA-1 amp out of the truck they immediately sent me a new one even though it appeared undamaged except for the shipping box. I would probably never buy their surround processor but the amps and DACs have been really nice. Edited February 14, 2014 by USNRET 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 A simple DAC unit USB input RCA out $500 to $1000 should get a decent one I would think. Any thoughts or recommendations would be well received. I think you only need to spend the lower end of the range for a decent DAC. http://app.audiogon.com/listings/da-converters-cambridge-audio-dacmagic-plus-d-a-converter-new-with-full-warranty-and-free-shipping-2014-02-02-digital-01060 I have had my eye on this thing for some time. A DAC, streamer, tuner all in one. http://www.spearitsound.com/Network_Music_Player-Cambridge_Audio_Stream_Magic_6.html Heard good things about this. http://www.audioadvisor.com/Musical-Fidelity-M1-A-DAC-24-Bit-192K-Asynchronous/productinfo/1MFM1A/#.Uv1jUc6YUi4 Bill Wow, those look great, thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 Im liking all the references, but it looks like iv reached my >quota An error occurredYou have reached your quota of positive votes for the day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 Decent ones can be had for less. D2 Others will chime in with some in your price range shortly I'd imagine. Looks simple enough. I like this too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Decent ones can be had for less. D2 Others will chime in with some in your price range shortly I'd imagine. Looks simple enough. I like this too. It's a sweet tube DAC. I've had a couple forum members over who've heard it and liked it as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 (edited) either of these wold probably take a decent offer between say 850-1000'ish. Bel Canto Design DAC3 24/192 Description: D/A processor with remote control of digital input and volume. Digital inputs (5): AES/EBU (XLR), S/PDIF (BNC, RCA, TosLink), USB. Sample rates handled: 32–96kHz (S/PDIF, AES/EBU), 32kHz–48kHz (USB). Analog outputs: RCA (1 pair), balanced XLR (1 pair). Maximum output levels: 4.5V RMS balanced, 2.25V RMS unbalanced. Output impedance: 200 ohms balanced, 500 ohms unbalanced. Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz, ±0.5dB (CD data). THD+N: <0.0005%, 1kHz at 0dBFS, balanced output. IMD (CCIF): <0.0005%, 19+20kHz. Output noise: 3µV RMS, A-weighted. Dynamic range: 129dBA. Master clock jitter: 1 picosecond RMS, 5ps p–p. Power consumption: 15W. Bel Canto DAC 2.5Specifications Digital Section: Maximum Data Input Rate: 24bit Data at 192KS/s: AES XLR, SPDIF BNC/RCA, TOSLINK 24bit Data at 96KS/s: USB Master Clock jitter: 2picosecond RMS Analog 24/192 DAC Section: Maximum Output: 4Vrms balanced XLR, 2Vrms RCA Output Impedance: 200 ohms balanced XLR, 100 ohms RCA Frequency Response: 20 Hz-20 KHz, +/- 0.5dB THD+N: <0.0015%, 4Vrms balanced out, 1KHz Output Noise: 3.3uVrms A-weighted 20Hz-20KHz Dynamic Range: 122dB A-weighted 20Hz-20KHz Analog 24/192 ADC Section: Maximum Input: 2.5 Vrms RCA Input Impedance: 12K ohms RCA THD+N: 0.003%, 2.5Vrms in, 1KHz Dynamic Range: 110dB, A-weighted 20Hz-20KHz Edited February 14, 2014 by Schu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muel Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 MHDT Havana Wonderful sounding tube dac! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 MHDT Havana Wonderful sounding tube dac! that does look nice... what that cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muel Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I think new the Havana was $850 or so. There is now a Havana 2 that will go to 24 bits 192kHz but not sure of the price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muel Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Here are the specs of MHDT DACs: (might have to copy and paste) http://dhost.info/mhdtlab/MHDT_DAC_Families.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthews Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Glad you started this thread A simple DAC unit wondering if maybe I need a DAC as well? When listening to Pandora or Radio stations on-line, I simply run a patch from headphone jack on computer to RCA input on the pre-amp. DO I NEED A "DAC" TOO??? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muel Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Glad you started this thread A simple DAC unit wondering if maybe I need a DAC as well? When listening to Pandora or Radio stations on-line, I simply run a patch from headphone jack on computer to RCA input on the pre-amp. DO I NEED A "DAC" TOO??? IMHO Yes. If you are looking at bang for buck the HRT Streamer series or the Dragonfly 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 You need this: http://www.audiostream.com/content/light-harmonic-da-vinci-dac It's only $20,000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthews Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 how about this one, it has tubes http://www.ebay.com/itm/HiFiMAN-EF-2A-USB-DAC-Amp-Combo-including-vintage-1956-6AK5-vacuum-tubes-/291079824312?pt=US_Home_Audio_Amplifiers_Preamps&hash=item43c5b5a3b8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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