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DAC suggestions for $100-150?

post #1 of 17
4/15/11 at 4:05pm
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I'm open to suggestions, I would like RCA/Optical aswell as USB, I have no knowledge of dacs all I know if the Paradesia 3 at 32ohm audio made my music sound like gods voice.

 

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post #2 of 17
4/18/11 at 4:49pm

I've heard nothing but good reviews for the HRT Music Streamer II. It lists at $150. But it doesn't have optical support.

 

But I'm in the same position as you, I'm looking to buy an entry level DAC for my fledgling computer/system combo so I can ditch the 3.5mm headphone to RCA cord I'm using now!

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post #3 of 17
4/18/11 at 5:09pm
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yea.....Ineed to try that to see it it would be worth it.

 

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post #4 of 17
4/18/11 at 6:11pm

I also recommend the HRT Music Streamer but as mentioned it only has USB input.

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post #5 of 17
4/18/11 at 6:53pm
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would an optical to usb wire work?

 

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post #6 of 17
4/19/11 at 8:36pm

There's a Headroom MicroDAC selling right now for $170 (close?) in FS forum.

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post #7 of 17
4/19/11 at 9:14pm
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yea I was looking into that, looks perfect but I wana try it out at 32ohm audio first haha, I always feel like a dick when I dont buy things from them...but i have spend close to 900$ with them .

 

 

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post #8 of 17
4/20/11 at 9:51am

This might work. http://www.amazon.com/Creative-Sound-Blaster-System-SB1240/dp/B004275EO4/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=IT6ROWTVG9MJG&colid=1VLB95LXOOWST

 

it can be a pain in the butt to get working on optical but someone left instructions on the review on how to get it working. Im not sure but i think it has to stay hooked into a computer to function. 

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post #9 of 17
4/20/11 at 11:19am
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how is it as an actual DAC, it has no real info on it.

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post #10 of 17
4/20/11 at 11:22am

http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/535801/creative-x-fi-hd-usb-revealed

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post #11 of 17
4/20/11 at 12:06pm
Dont buy creative's products. They'll load you down with false advertising and then give you no warranty or technical support. The AMB Gamma 1 is exactly in your price range if you dont mind the DIY aspect.
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post #12 of 17
4/20/11 at 3:41pm
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Originally Posted by shrimants View Post

Dont buy creative's products. They'll load you down with false advertising and then give you no warranty or technical support. The AMB Gamma 1 is exactly in your price range if you dont mind the DIY aspect.


lol unfortunately this is true, but i personally like their products enough to risk that.

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post #13 of 17
4/20/11 at 4:05pm
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Originally Posted by shrimants View Post

Dont buy creative's products. They'll load you down with false advertising and then give you no warranty or technical support. The AMB Gamma 1 is exactly in your price range if you dont mind the DIY aspect.


I will look into that, I don't mind DIY as it's something I would like to try.

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post #14 of 17
4/20/11 at 5:49pm

http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/544773/udac-2-vs-x-fi-hd-usb-mini-review

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post #15 of 17
4/20/11 at 8:06pm
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yea I think ima try to go for the headroom DAC or somthing similar as none of those seem to be that great.

 

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