Xindak DAC-5


Hi all. I am looking for a DAC in the $600-$800 range and one of those on the shortlist is the Xindak DAC-5. Has anyone had experience with this DAC and compared it to any of the "usual suspects" such as the DAC-1, DA10, Mini-DAC, Stello DA100 etc? The other DAC I am considering is the CIAudio VDA-2 with VAC-1.

With regards,
X
xenithon
Toss the MHDT Labs Havanna or Paradisea+ onto that list. From your list I like the CI, Stello, and Mini the best... in no particular order. A member over on AudioCircle mentioned the Zindak DAC-8 being a new favourite of his that bested some well regarded competitors (in his opionion of course).
Xindak has very old technology.
Have heard the Benchmark and CI
The analog outputs on the CI sound much smoother and less digital.
A CI set just sold on Audiogon for much less than your budget