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Recommendations for DAC/amp combo for around $300?

post #1 of 5
11/24/10 at 10:34am
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Hello all,

It's been about 3.5 years since I last visited Head-Fi and bought headphones (Alessandro MS-1 and beyer DT770pro) and a portable amp (iBasso T2, now broken) and today's my birthday and I feel like buying myself a little something..

 

My only source is a laptop, so that's why I'm interested in a DAC, but if there isn't a good combo in my price range, I'd probably get a standalone amp since my little portable amp is broken. And since I'm a bit out of the loop, I'm not even sure if combos are available in the $300-$400 price range.

 

Musical interests are [progressive] rock and I always enjoy nice bass

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post #2 of 5
11/24/10 at 3:44pm

you should use the search function really but here are some  ± $300 amp/dacs .

 

audio gd fun

Audinst Hud MX-1

Maverick Audio Dac

 

There are a few others but you should look for comparisons on this forum. Good luck

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post #3 of 5
11/24/10 at 5:02pm

Additionally,

 

Audio-Gd NFB-11 $260

Audio-Gd NFB-12 $200
 

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Originally Posted by Bblitz View Post

you should use the search function really but here are some  ± $300 amp/dacs .

 

audio gd fun

Audinst Hud MX-1

Maverick Audio Dac

 

There are a few others but you should look for comparisons on this forum. Good luck

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post #4 of 5
11/25/10 at 11:11pm

Hi. If I were you, I would consider buying some second-hand products. With around $300 you can get Cambridge Magic Box DAC or PS Audio GCHA. They are much better than the new gears around $300.

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post #5 of 5
11/25/10 at 11:29pm

DACport is another option thats been getting some really good reviews and is highly portable.

 

Dave


Edited by myinitialsaredac - 11/25/10 at 11:32pm
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