I had the Topping D90SE ($899), Gustard X26 Pro ($1500), and Matrix Audio Mini i3 Pro ($750 though now more expensive). I consider these all good DACs and should be more than adequate for your use case. I would look for them in the used market.
Budget DAC recommendation for Office system
I have converted one of our bedrooms into an office and putting in a modest system. I currently have an AppleTV connected to a TV for the musical purpose of streaming Tidal. I am taking the optical output from the TV into an old Fosgate FAP-T1+ to act as a DAC into a refurbished Hartman Kardon 770 receiver that drives a pair of Onix Rocket RS150 speakers or Green Mountain Euopas. The Fosgate is too big and runs pretty warm . I am looking to replace that with a decent budget DAC. I am thinking about a Schiit Modi 3+, the new Modi e or maybe a used Musical Fidelity V-90 DAC. I have high end systems in other rooms of the house so just looking for something decent here.
I welcome comments and alternate suggestions
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This sounds as good as the Schiit Modi Multibit it replaced. At least on Kennertons and Focals. Of course I can’t compare because the Schiit failed in less than 3 years. I got it same price on Amazon. The included headphone amp is fine also. I ordered a S.M.S.L SU-9n for $340 all in, 30 day free trial. It looks like the best buy out there right now, Both have all three switchable inputs and play resolutions that Schiit ignored. |
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