Hi all, looking for suggestions for a reasonably priced DAC that I can use with a MacBook Pro running Audionirvana and that I will hook up to a WES Audio GES Amp in my office for listening with my Stax headphones. Under US$1,000. Many thanks James
There's no such a thing as a Redbook only DAC. Some DACs may sound better with PCM signal vs. DSD, etc., but all support digital signals. Maybe I missed the memo.
Assuming you can get a USB signal out of the Macbook, how about an ODAC usb DAC? It is cheap, compact (ie, portable), gets its power from the usb connection, and measures and sounds very well. Goes up to 24/96.
I use an Ayre Codex dac with my MBP via phasure Lush USB cable and an ISO Regen from Uptone Audio. I listen to CDs using a Meridian player with Toslink digital out to the Codex. The music via USB is excellent. Just remember to remove the Mac charger while listening.
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