2. digital
  3. 1132165782

DAC under $550?

Hi,

I need your help with a recomantion. I am looking to get a DAC for MAXIMUM $550.

I would like to be able to "decode" 24/96 signals, but I am not interested if it is upsampling and oversampling or not.

Can you recommend me something that you liked?

Thank you
rmihai
7 responses Add your response
bigkidz
3,312 posts
 
The new Channel Island DAC but I think it will be $600.

Happy Listening.
ptmconsulting
1,000 posts
 
Then there's the host of non-oversampling DAC's. They definitely have their own flavor but many, many consider them more musical overall. There's at least 10 I can think of for under $500. Do a search here, on Audio Circle and on Audio Asylum.

Enjoy,
Bob
jes45
293 posts
 
I'm not certain on the 24/96 issue, but the Audio Mirror DAC is somewhere around $550 and sounds as if it should cost multiples more.

Keep us informed.

Jack
clio09
3,343 posts
 
The "old" channel islands DAC is no slouch and is in your price range.
warnerwh
539 posts
 
I concur with that. The new dac from Dusty will be killer for a very reasonable price.
rx8man's avatar
rx8man
1,475 posts
 
I'd go with Dusty's new Channel Island VDA-2 Dac, bound to be a giant killer, just like his new D series amps.
For $599.00, it's a no-brainer.
There's a preview on Audio Circle with some nice pictures.
sugarbrie
3,854 posts
 
If you talking used, you can get a MSB Link DAC with the P1000 power base for that or less. Or I've sometimes seen the Gold Link DAC alone for that.

You may find them with the Nelson upgrades also.
Log in to respond
More to discover
80x80
Gold Note DS-1000 EVO
80x80
Ayon Audio Kronos Signature DAC
80x80
Bricasti Design M1 SERIES II