I bought the Audioengine D1 when it first came out. I ran a Sheffield test and burn in CD through it for 72 hours. To my ears, it sounded no better via optical (Cables to Go 40231 SonicWave Glass Toslink Cable) than a $21 FiiO D3 DAC available through Amazon.
Budget DAC vs Budget CD Player?
Trying to decide if I want to go this route:
Mac -> Audioengine D1 DAC -> Integrated Amp
Or
Sub $200 CD Player
Eventually I'll upgrade all this with better quality gear but want to see which of the 2 would be a better bet right now.
Mac -> Audioengine D1 DAC -> Integrated Amp
Or
Sub $200 CD Player
Eventually I'll upgrade all this with better quality gear but want to see which of the 2 would be a better bet right now.