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Best DAC for big bass?

post #1 of 7
6/12/11 at 3:33am
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Which DAC has a really warm/dark presentation with very strong mid and sub bass performance?

 

I'd like one money-no-object suggestion, and one mid-price suggestion (similar price range as Cambridge Audio DACmagic)...?

 

Cheers!!

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post #2 of 7
6/12/11 at 11:01am

For a slightly warm presentation look for something with a class A output stage instead of op-amps...

 

But...  headphones and amp will affect the bass output about 50x more than which DAC you use. The Ultrasone Pro900 headphone will probably keep you happy...

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post #3 of 7
6/12/11 at 3:45pm

You're looking in the wrong place. Headphones should be the first to look at when you're looking for a particular sound signature.

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post #4 of 7
8/12/11 at 5:08am

Zero DAC has amazing bass - not sure if your looking for something more high end but this is a bass lovers bargin for sure. Really impressive with HDAM's.

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post #5 of 7
9/18/11 at 11:39pm

@ CustomNuts

 

are you referring to the FrankenZERO mod with the HDAM'S or a non modded ZERO with HDAM?

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post #6 of 7
9/21/11 at 12:59am

I find my Arcam rDAC to really warm up the low end and offer very decent impact using my

325i.

 

It might tame that current combo of yours -> K701 + Benchmark DAC1 if you're finding

hot treble every now and then.

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post #7 of 7
9/21/11 at 6:22am

Burson 160 has phenomenal bass at a pretty decent price.

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