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Help with a new DAC

post #1 of 5
5/31/11 at 3:13pm
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I'm looking for a new DAC to marry with my Burson HA-160 and my AKG K702s and Beyer DT880(600)s.  It will be connected via USB from my desktop and then RCA out to the Burson.

 

I am currently using a uDac2 but am moving that to my work rig with my Shure 840s.  I was relatively happy with the sound of the uDac2 and the Burson – AKG/Beyer combo.

 

I have some 96/24 tracks.

 

The rig is mid-fi so I am looking for a comparable quality DAC without breaking the bank.  Basically a step up from the uDac2.

 

Any recommendations? Thanks for your help.

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post #2 of 5
5/31/11 at 3:56pm

The Pop Pulse 1796 isn't at all bad at its price-point.  Do a net search or check for it at CryoParts.

 

- Ed

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post #3 of 5
5/31/11 at 3:57pm

You'll have to check the spec on the mkII.  I had the original, which only had 16-bit on the USB input, but 24/96 on coax or optical S/PDIF.

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post #4 of 5
5/31/11 at 5:28pm
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Thanks, looks like it may still be 16 bit via usb?

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post #5 of 5
6/23/11 at 1:39pm
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Found this site:

 

http://thewelltemperedcomputer.com/HW/USB_DAC.htm 

 

Lots of DACs listed under each category.

 

Any more recommendations?

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