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DAC for Sony SCD-C333ES

I am looking for a DAC to replace my Adcom gda-600. My system is as follows:- Sony SCD-C333ES, NAD C340 {soon to be upgraded},Silverline SR 17 monitors. Ilike to listen to classical,blues,light jazz and rock/folk. My new amp is going to be all tube so I am looking for something to complement the sound. What do you recommend considering a budget of up to $700.00.
Steve
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elwood
42 posts
 
You might want to have it modified instead of using two boxes andanother interconnect. See tweakaudio.com for an interesting option. Geo.
ljgj
955 posts
 
Check out the Birdland Odeon Lite - retails for 1K but it is up for sale on the Gon for 500-600, Great piece with volume control so no preamp needed if you decide to go that way.
myraj
351 posts
 
I also recommend the mod. The DAC mentioned is very nice too, but IMHO, the mod on that piece is the best $$$ spent. I've got that unit and spent $500 in mods and there is a WORLD of difference. Get the extras that you'll get for $700 and you'll be WAY pleased. There are also some other mentions of this unit in the forums. Do a search and you'll find several.
bobaloo1
42 posts
 
Why not get your new tube amp first then see how you like the sound? The amount you are willing to spend on a DAC will probably not give you that much of an improvement-but that same amount spent on mods is a much better upgrade.
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