That's the problem when looking at DAC's. They are impossible to tell apart on paper and all become obsolete in months due to new chips coming out. I use different ones for different uses. My computer one is a Musiland MD-10. The sound is great for the money but I won't be upset when it needs upgraded. It does have every input I could want such as USB, Coax & Toslink. Outputs are headphone or RCA and it has lots of other flexibility. It might be fun to mod it myself when I realize I want more. For now, it's way better than any computer card I can buy.
Help with DAC Going nuts
I've been spending a great deal of time researching DACS. Much of it causes me to glaze over. I can't see myself going to a computer based system. For now I want to be able to stream internet radio. I've narrowed things down to a few brands. Wavelength Brick used, Paradisea Havana, maybe the new Rega. My intention is to buy and hold. I listen to a lot of acoustical/folk and female vocalists. System is tubed. I know that a thread like this often results in countless recommendations. I'll certainly welcome these but hopefully I'll hear from those who are familiar with the brands mentioned. Thank you in advance for your input.