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Recommendations for portable balanced source and desktop balanced DAC

post #1 of 5
5/27/11 at 5:37am
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Recently, i got the chance to listen to the RSA SR-71B and i really like it. In order to fully maximize its potential, i realized that i need a balanced input for it. One option is the iBasso DB2 portable DAC but I tried it and didnt really like it. Furthermore, I do not bring DACs out with me so I think it might be more worthwhile to spend the same amount of money ($300) on a desktop DAC with balanced output than on a portable option. The portable source is for pairing up with the SR-71B to form my portable rig.

 

I've been a SE user all my life and hence find my knowledge of balanced equipment to be severely limited hence i'm welcoming all suggestions. Oh if possible, only equipment that cost less than $400 :D Thanks all!

 

 

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post #2 of 5
5/27/11 at 9:20am

Matrix Mini i........

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post #3 of 5
5/27/11 at 8:42pm

Cambridge DACMagic I think? Around $400 ($429 on Amazon), seemingly amazing to me -- it has dual Wolfson WM8740 D/A chips. But I've not tried this one. I've got a PS audio DL3 from another head-fier. DL3 sounds fantastic IMHO, but the new one costs a bit more (around $700).

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post #4 of 5
5/28/11 at 7:24am

The Little Dot DAC_I is worth looking at.

 

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post #5 of 5
5/29/11 at 5:29am
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Hmm, i might pair the Matrix Mini with a Pure i20 and end the rig with a RSA SR-71B. Finally, a fully balanced set up!

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