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Maybe you want to add to your list: Mhdt Laboratory Constantine + DAC. It has USB, RCA, and Toslink for inputs.
I narrow down about the same list you had with $300 budget in mind. I went with a used Constantine+ because it has multiple input. Never heard any other DAC, and not able to find comparision between these DAC to read.
Thanks guys. The DA-131 would be more along the lines of what I'm looking for (151 is USB only). Definitely put that one in the mix. The 131 uses the CS8416 chip for 24 bit/192Khz resolution...anyone know how that chip compares to the CS4398 or PCM1798? I'm having a hard time figuring out which one is the best. From what I've read, the PCM1798 trumps the CS4398 across the board, but what about the CS8416?
DA-131 uses CS8416 in combination of PCM1793, which is the actual DAC chip.
Most use CS8414 which restrict the max bit rate to 24bit/96KHz, but the newer 8416 is capable of 192KHz.
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Maybe you want to add to your list: Mhdt Laboratory Constantine + DAC. It has USB, RCA, and Toslink for inputs.
I narrow down about the same list you had with $300 budget in mind. I went with a used Constantine+ because it has multiple input. Never heard any other DAC, and not able to find comparision between these DAC to read.
Keep in mind that the Constantine is OK using optical but has marginal performance with USB....
Never tried it with Coax, but coax is probably equal to the optical......
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Have you considered an OPUS DAC? Less then $600 with all modules and very beginner level to put together though it is DIY. Comparisons I have read with the metronome state that they believe it compares very favorably to the DAC1. I also recently purchased one, so eventually I'll be able to comment more.
Did you really pay that much for it? I thought it was much cheaper. Which modules did you get?
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Did you really pay that much for it? I thought it was much cheaper. Which modules did you get?
My OPUS DAC only cost me $330 for the dual mono USB kit, trafo, and the metronome module. You can get all the modules for $553 including two trafos. I put 600 because of case work, I/O connectors, etc.
no i got a normal zhaolu with some upgrades done by Eddie Wu..he bypassed the caps, added new opamps, blackgates, TXCO. Its sounds really nice so far. I have just upgraded a my cable so its been hard to give a honest review on just the zhaolu alone.
Soundstage is alittle bigger it seems. The bass seems so what tighter and more controlled. The highes are slight recessed...however this is most likely my cable. I will have to sit down with the stock cable and the zhaolu to give a better review.
Really seems like the Zhaolu is great for the money.
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