Not sure $300-500 will get you where you need to go with this. In the light of Mapman's comments, you might want to consider a tube preamp and use the analog output of the Touch. The only DAC with volume control and balanced out at this price range I know of is the Pacific Valve Matrix mini. I have no idea how it sounds, or if it would be an improvement over the Touch analog stage.
Which dac with this system?
Hello everyone,
Getting back into the hobby and trying to create a minimalist system that is convenient, low cost, and of course sound great. I have decided to use the Quad 12L , eliminates the need of an amp, as my speakers and the Squeezebox touch as my source. What I need now are recommendations for a DAC that has coaxial balanced output, digital in, and is around the 300 - 500 dollar range.
Any recommendations?
Getting back into the hobby and trying to create a minimalist system that is convenient, low cost, and of course sound great. I have decided to use the Quad 12L , eliminates the need of an amp, as my speakers and the Squeezebox touch as my source. What I need now are recommendations for a DAC that has coaxial balanced output, digital in, and is around the 300 - 500 dollar range.
Any recommendations?