[sxr71]

I have been browsing these forums looking for a good DAC at that price point and there have been some I'm looking into but I was wondering what is the "killer DAC" at that price point. Multiple inputs and remote switching would be nice.

I plan on using a MAC mini for iTunes via USB or Airport Express via optical (don't think optical is the best from what I am reading). Also one Squeezebox via co-axial. Also the SCD-1 via co-axial for redbook playback only.

 

[El_Doug]

Lavry DA11 is a fantastic option that does allow for a remote. 4 inputs: coax, optical, aes, and usb

 

[Dimitris]

Bel Canto DAC3, Electrocompaniet ECD1, to name a few. Check the reviews yourself and decide.

 

[ciphercomplete]

The perfect wave DAC comes up on Audiogon for around $2K every now and then. I personally have not heard it but everyone who has seems to really like it.

 

[1UP]

Add the Bryston BDA-1 to your list

 

[Happy Camper]

Subscribed.

 

[IPodPJ]

Audio-gd Reference 7

 

[Jon L]

Wyred 4 Sound DAC-2 with 24/192 Asynch USB for $1500

W4S DAC-2 (DAC2) - DAC's - WYRED 4 SOUND

 

[sokolov91]

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Originally Posted by Jon L /img/forum/go_quote.gif Wyred 4 Sound DAC-2 with 24/192 Asynch USB for $1500 W4S DAC-2 (DAC2) - DAC's - WYRED 4 SOUND

That actually looks pretty tight... how do people speculate it compares to the Audio GD ref 7 with 3 PSU instead of 1?

 

[gregeas]

I just bought the Ayre QB-1 and can't stop listening to it. Best source I've had in my system, especially with 24/96 files.

 

[noinimod]

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Originally Posted by sokolov91 /img/forum/go_quote.gif That actually looks pretty tight... how do people speculate it compares to the Audio GD ref 7 with 3 PSU instead of 1?

I don't think that's a tough question to answer. I'm a firm believer in DAC design (internal); do some reading online and see which DACs sound the best and why they sound that way. It's not some voodoo for sure

 

[Henerenry]

Buy an audionote kit and build it yourself...

Failing that, try buy one.

 

[sxr71]

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Originally Posted by noinimod /img/forum/go_quote.gif I don't think that's a tough question to answer. I'm a firm believer in DAC design (internal); do some reading online and see which DACs sound the best and why they sound that way. It's not some voodoo for sure

Okay throw me a bone. Maybe a link to something or some readings.

 

[sxr71]

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Originally Posted by 1UP /img/forum/go_quote.gif Add the Bryston BDA-1 to your list

The BDA-1 seems darn near perfect. More than enough inputs, remote, 20 year warranty, good reviews.

 

[IPodPJ]

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Originally Posted by sxr71 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Okay throw me a bone. Maybe a link to something or some readings.

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