I have been using the E-MU 0204 since a long time as a DAC. It has the same AK4396 D/A converter. It sounds really nice in my desktop system and decent in my stereo setup.   But now i am ready to move on as most of my system has evolved and i think in the stereo setup, the 0204 has its...

Hello!   After a lot of deliberations on the forum and otherwise, i found that the best dac for my current setup  and need would be a Concero HD.   I am looking for a used Concero HD with shipping to California for about US $400 or thereabouts including shipping and Paypal.   As i cannot...

Hi   I am still hanging around to finalize a USB dac for my PC based stereo setup. My budget is around $500 and the clear options i have shortlisted are:   1. Ifi Micro iDSD 2. SMSL M8 with the P1 power supply 3. Used Concero HD - but havent found a deal yet.   It is going to be a blind...

Hi   I am still hanging around to finalize a USB dac for my PC based stereo setup. My budget is around $500 and the two clear options i have shortlisted are:   1. Ifi Micro iDSD 2. SMSL M8 with the P1 power supply   It is going to be a blind buy for me so i just want to know what people...

Hi everyone!   I am confused on whether to get a ifi Micro dsd or used concero or this new smsl m8 for a home listening setup. I use a PC as a source and have a very neutral setup. I am looking to impart some energy into it.   Anybody who has some experience with either can please give me...

Hi   thanks for your response. yes by stereo i mean speaker setup, i will not be needing headphone out. I will be only using a DAC connected via a USB cable to my PC as of now.   Currently my chain is PC(Source) - EMU Pro Audio DAC - DIY Class A solid state amp - Blumenhofer FS5 speakers...

Hi    I need some help to decide on a USB DAC. I have PC based Stereo setup and i mostly use Flac/WAV files. My setup is fairly neutral, rather lacking on energy/excitement.   I am looking a good  DAC in $600 price range, used or new, that can help improve the overall system and also...