I received my DACport just a few days ago and am very happy with it. The convenience is hard to beat: it plugs right in between my Mac (MacMini and MacBook) and my Grado's, and substantially improves the sound quality. I have so far used it with my Grado's (325is), AKG K702, and K271, and it drives all of them well without any apparent limitations.
I have tried it so far in comparison with a Peachtree Nova, where it can hold it's own. I don't think I can tell a substantial difference one way or the other, and am quite impressed by the DACport, given the very compact form factor.
I have also been listening to both the Grado's and the 702 via my Accuphase E450/Cambridge 840c, where the DACport is almost keeping up. The Accuphase seems to be a bit more rounded and refined, but the difference is very minor. Overall, I am absolutely jazzed by the DACport and can highly recommend it, based on size, convenience, portability, and cost. I haven't listened to any other small package DAC/amp with comparable sound quality.
I have tried it so far in comparison with a Peachtree Nova, where it can hold it's own. I don't think I can tell a substantial difference one way or the other, and am quite impressed by the DACport, given the very compact form factor.
I have also been listening to both the Grado's and the 702 via my Accuphase E450/Cambridge 840c, where the DACport is almost keeping up. The Accuphase seems to be a bit more rounded and refined, but the difference is very minor. Overall, I am absolutely jazzed by the DACport and can highly recommend it, based on size, convenience, portability, and cost. I haven't listened to any other small package DAC/amp with comparable sound quality.
