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Really cheap DAC that might be good for a beginner

post #1 of 3
8/18/11 at 8:27am
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Hey guys,

 

I ran across this DAC that might be good for a beginner.  At $25, it decodes up to 24bit 96kHz with S/PDIF input (only stereo input though, not surround 5.1).  It probably uses a terrible chip, and probably won't sound all that great, however if you're a beginner and are looking for a cheap DAC that decodes 24bit 96kHz audio and runs on S/PDIF this would be a good place to look.

 

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=104&cp_id=10423&cs_id=1042302&p_id=6884&seq=1&format=1#largeimage

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post #2 of 3
8/22/11 at 12:12pm
Why don't you take a look at the fiio d3?
It has Wolfson chips and decodes 24/96 and is only $29...
I love this little DAC.
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post #3 of 3
8/22/11 at 8:30pm

Heya,

 

Another mention of Fiio D3. If you want cheap, that's cheap, and it's not junk like most at that price range. It's just limited to input/output. Otherwise, amazing DAC for it's price.

 

Very best,

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