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post #1 of 8
8/23/11 at 6:51pm
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Looking for the best headphone DAC that supports 96/24.  Must be under $500 looking for something that best in class?

 

Thanks,

 

 

 

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post #2 of 8
8/26/11 at 10:37am

What sort of sound signature do you like?

You need to realize there is no "best thing bar none" in every price bracket. There's always room for personal taste.

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post #3 of 8
8/26/11 at 1:13pm

Good luck with that. My advice to you first hand out here for few months read everything you eye catches, after awhile you will know what you need.

 

If it sound too hard, here is  easy way.

Stop drinking latte for a month, save $200 then take your $500 and buy  used Mytek96 DAC and never look back.

Good luck! 

 

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post #4 of 8
8/26/11 at 2:09pm

What in/outs do you need?  I really like my Apogee Duet 2.

 

duet2.jpg

 

duet-2-tb.jpg

 

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post #5 of 8
8/26/11 at 2:55pm

I've heard great things about the Nuforce HDP and Yulong D100. Both are DAC/Amp combos, which IMO is better than getting just a head amp. I'm considering getting one of the two unless someone provides another model with good recommendations.

 

I posted a thread, but got no good responses. I'll let you know if I get any other DAC's in the same price range.

 

@DjAmTrax: anything you like about your Apogee Duet 2? Pros/Cons? Comparisons to other DACs?


Edited by wicked.ludicrous - 8/26/11 at 2:58pm
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post #6 of 8
8/26/11 at 3:06pm

If the Duet 2 had Optical and other digital inputs, it would be KILLER.  I love the sound and it's built real well.  Apogee is well respected in the Pro Audio world for it' digital audio advancements so they know how to make a GREAT DAC.

 

BTW, the Duet 2 is "Bus-Powered" so one USB cable powers it and sends the audio.  Less wire mess.

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post #7 of 8
8/26/11 at 9:44pm
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Originally Posted by wicked.ludicrous View Post

I've heard great things about the Nuforce HDP and Yulong D100. Both are DAC/Amp combos, which IMO is better than getting just a head amp. I'm considering getting one of the two unless someone provides another model with good recommendations.

 

I posted a thread, but got no good responses. I'll let you know if I get any other DAC's in the same price range.

 

@DjAmTrax: anything you like about your Apogee Duet 2? Pros/Cons? Comparisons to other DACs?

If people thought that getting separate head amps was a bad idea, the nice ones wouldn't be just as expensive as the combos. Unless of course, you're talking from an economical standpoint.

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post #8 of 8
8/26/11 at 11:24pm

Matrix Quattro...

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