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DAC Recommendations

I'm looking for a DAC to use with my Bolder modded Squeezebox, that I run into a Behringer DEQ, then straight to my amps. I will also connect my Oppo 970 to it for movies.

I've tried a couple of the current "favs" without much success.
-Lite DAC AH, it was okay, not great. But it won't decode 2 channel info from DVD's
-Mhdt Paradisea, great midrange, but rolled off extremes and no "punch"
-Benchmark DAC-1, too bright/harsh for me

I also tried a TacT 2.0 digital pre with room correction and absolutely loved the DAC section. It was airy & detailed without being harsh. It threw a huge soundstage and had great dynamics. The problem with it is, I need a PC to run the room correction software. I only own a Mac and it's a desktop in another part of the house. As much as I liked the sound, I'm not going to buy another computer/OS just to run the room correction software.

Any ideas on where I can get a sound similar to the TacT, in a DAC for around $1k?

Thanks
ecruz
restock
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Lite DAC AH, it was okay, not great. But it won't decode 2 channel info from DVD's

I agree that is pretty strange. Are your sure the DVD player was set to output 16/44.1 on the digital out? Some DVD players switch to 24/96 output when playing two channel from DVDs. The other problem could be that the DVD still send an AC3 or Dolby multichannel signal out. My guess would be the DVD player setting, not the DAC. The Benchmark won't have any problems as it accepts 24/96 signals in any case.
gmood1
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"Where can you buy a 500gb hard drive for $150.00?"

Staples regularly has them for around $130. They run sales frequently..just keep a look out. I think tiger direct normally sales them cheap also.
restock
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Even the Lacie Porsche 500GB Drive can now be had for $120. Hard Drive prices have been dropping fast.
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itball
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Where can you buy a 500gb hard drive for $150.00?

Almost anywhere. CompUSA, Best Buy, etc.
tomryan
796 posts
 
Wow...have I not been paying attention!!
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