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Best DAC for 400$

post #1 of 12
11/10/12 at 2:31pm
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Any suggestions that would go great with my AKG Q701, and Hifiman He-400

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post #2 of 12
11/10/12 at 8:47pm

Jds Standalone ODAC $150

Schiit Bifrost $350($450 with usb)

Both have great reviews

I would go with either of those, all depends on what you want to spend.

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post #3 of 12
11/10/12 at 9:09pm
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Originally Posted by Poetic View Post

Any suggestions that would go great with my AKG Q701, and Hifiman He-400

 

ODAC: $149.

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post #4 of 12
11/17/12 at 1:38pm

Audio GD NFB 3.32

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post #5 of 12
11/18/12 at 6:47pm

I would recommend the bifrost. Made in usa and five year warranty on a great dac,

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post #6 of 12
11/20/12 at 6:37am

Take a look at this one.  Just got released.  $350 on sale..

 

http://shop.emotiva.com/collections/processors/products/xda2

 

 

 

1000

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post #7 of 12
11/20/12 at 8:14am

Yulong D100 (slightly above budget) - my vote for one of the best dacs under $500. 

 

Also quite good is the Gamma2 

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post #8 of 12
11/21/12 at 10:44am
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Yulong D100 (slightly above budget) - my vote for one of the best dacs under $500. 

 

Also quite good is the Gamma2 

Yeah, the D100 is a real killer in its price range

Still amazed after 6 months

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post #9 of 12
3/23/13 at 3:56am

Maverick audio tubemagic D2 or Maverick audio tubemagic D1 (less detail but also headphone amp)

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post #10 of 12
3/23/13 at 10:26pm

I will be watching this thread as I have almost the exact same question. Looking to either get a dac and an amp, or a combo, for around $500 total. I have pretty much narrowed it down dac-wise to the Bifrost, the Cambridge Audio DAC100, and now the Emotiva XDA-2 (thanks for the suggestion Preproman). For a bit more money I can get the Cambridge Audio unit with a built in amp, I think they call it the Plus with the amp. The others I am going to have to buy a separate amp for. So far I am kind of leaning toward the Cambridge Audio unit but I'll keep an eye on here and see what people think.
 

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post #11 of 12
3/24/13 at 6:25am

Never anything Maverick.  I had the D1 and it was the biggest piece of unmitigated crap I've ever purchased.

 

On the other hand, the Musical Fidelity V-DAC II is an excellent DAC for the price.  I performs above its price point, IMHO.

 

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Maverick audio tubemagic D2 or Maverick audio tubemagic D1 (less detail but also headphone amp)

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post #12 of 12
3/25/13 at 11:22am

I have the Audio GD NFB 3.32. For 350 + shipping.

I think its pretty good for the price.

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