[Hifisound]

Hi all,
 
I am looking to buy a new DAC which can used as outboard DAC for PC or MAC, to be connected to my amp (NAD C372) in the main system. I am looking at following options :
 
1) Teac UD-H01
2) PS Audio DLIII
3) Peachtree DACiT
4) ASUS Xonar Essence One
5) Nuforce HDP
 
I am looking at only from pure dac perspective, and not looking at headphone amp / volume control quality ( though a good one is a bonus). 
 
Which one will be best as pure dac ?
 
Thanks
Hifisound
 
PS : I am kind of leaning towards PS Audio at $499 in US but not sure if the US 120V can be converted to 230V by an internal switch.

 

[Hifisound]

I think Schiit Bitfrost can also be in the list.

 

[niten]

I'll also recommend considering the bifrost.

 

[proton007]

ODAC.
Unbeatable for the cost if you're on a budget.

 

[Hifisound]

Hows ASUS Xonar Essence One as pure dac ? (what chip ?) 
Its available locally at good price
 
Another thought is to wait for Emotiva XDA-2

 

[proton007]

TI PCM1795.
 
As a DAC alone its a bad deal.
As a full fledged DAC + Desktop Amp, if you can get it for cheap, I'll say its a good deal.

 

[Hifisound]

I have decided to wait till Emotiva releases its new DACs.
 
One thing I observed is except PS Audio DLIII, most DAC don't have auto-select for their digital inputs. 
Any particular reason why is it so ?
For pure DAC that would eliminate need for remote