Quote: Originally Posted by vcoheda there's a Lavry DA11 now. i would add the Bel Canto DAC3 to the list. i was looking into getting one before i purchased my 306. I added the DAC3. I had looked at it originally but had left it off my list because it was a little bit pricier than...

I need some advice for a DAC purchase. The 7 I’m considering are: Lavry DA10 Benchmark DAC1 Apogee Mini DAC Stello DA100 Signature PS Audio Digital Link III Grace m902B Bel Canto DAC3 Before you ask, I have used the search feature and I have already read many of the reviews on...

ok thanks guys. I guess i'll keep ripping WMA lossless. As far as the ASIO or kernal playback, I never got an answer about it being or not being possible with WMP11 or the sound card I have. Anybody know?

First, ripping through Windows Media Player will almost certainly result in some tracks being ripped imperfectly, especially for any CDs that might have some flaws such as minor scratches. I think that the difference will not be noticable if you are simply using Windows Media or similar player...

I recently began ripping my entire cd collection (500+) to my hard drive as WMA lossless. I'm about 260 CDs in right now, but it seems like most people here prefer EAC w/FLAC lossless over WMA lossless ripped by Windows Media Player. While it would be a pain to rerip my music, I would be willing...

I am using that exact combo, and I love it. It has a very neutral, detailed sound.

how do these chinese DACs compare to the spitfire and the Micro DAC? Also how do the Micro DAC and spitfire compare against each other? Also does anyone know how the micro DAC's usb sounds from a mac running itunes?

It doesn't need to be portable. Something with a powersupply is fine. I had a few reservations about the micro dac, the biggest being that it only has a 1/8 jack output and i want to buy a nice interconnect that i can use with my sacd player as well and i dont want to use any adapters. If its...

Here’s my situation: I own the Sony MDR-SA5000 cans and I just ordered a Gilmore Lite from HeadAmp. I listen to music off of my Powerbook G4 (AAC 320Kbps). For under $300, what is the best DAC for this setup. Usb or optical are both fine because I have an airport express which I could use with...

I promise this is my last addition of items to ask opinions on. How about the Channel Island Audio: VHP-1/VDA-1/VAC-1 That combo is also right in my price range.

I promise this is my last addition of items to ask opinions on. How about the Channel Island Audio: VHP-1/VDA-1/VAC-1 That combo is also right in my price range.

Oh I just came across the WooAudio 3. That looks rather good on paper and the price isnt so bad. Anyone have thoughts on how it compares to the headroom/x-can v3/and the amp section of the grace m901. I think the benchmark dac-1 is out of the running for me since the amp section seems to get...

agile_one, where can you find a m901? i googled for it and found nothing. Also are there any shops in the Sarasota/Tampa (I live in Sarasota too!) area that carry the grace/benchmark/x-can (i think the headroom is only through their website) to compare? I actually havent found a store in the...

thanks to everyone who has given input so far. two more questions- Is the Headroom Desktop Amp portion better (cleaner, lower noise floor) than the X-Can V3 amp and "but the Home amp will easily beat the DAC1 amp." I guess this is directed at MikeW and Sloth. is the DAC-1 a joke as...

Applebook are you running your X-CAN directly out of your powerbook? If so, how does that sound? I could get just that for now and get a DAC later as well...