[Poetic]

Any suggestions that would go great with my AKG Q701, and Hifiman He-400

 

[jonny564]

Jds Standalone ODAC $150
Schiit Bifrost $350($450 with usb)
Both have great reviews
I would go with either of those, all depends on what you want to spend.

 

[HamilcarBarca]

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Any suggestions that would go great with my AKG Q701, and Hifiman He-400

 
ODAC: $149.

 

[conquerator2]

Audio GD NFB 3.32

 

[aqsw]

I would recommend the bifrost. Made in usa and five year warranty on a great dac,

 

[preproman]

Take a look at this one.  Just got released.  $350 on sale..
 
http://shop.emotiva.com/collections/processors/products/xda2
 
 
 

 

[liamstrain]

Yulong D100 (slightly above budget) - my vote for one of the best dacs under $500. 
 
Also quite good is the Gamma2 

 

[Edouard]

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Yulong D100 (slightly above budget) - my vote for one of the best dacs under $500. 
 
Also quite good is the Gamma2 

Yeah, the D100 is a real killer in its price range
Still amazed after 6 months

 

[RESEARCHBEFBUY]

Maverick audio tubemagic D2 or Maverick audio tubemagic D1 (less detail but also headphone amp)

 

[HPiper]

I will be watching this thread as I have almost the exact same question. Looking to either get a dac and an amp, or a combo, for around $500 total. I have pretty much narrowed it down dac-wise to the Bifrost, the Cambridge Audio DAC100, and now the Emotiva XDA-2 (thanks for the suggestion Preproman). For a bit more money I can get the Cambridge Audio unit with a built in amp, I think they call it the Plus with the amp. The others I am going to have to buy a separate amp for. So far I am kind of leaning toward the Cambridge Audio unit but I'll keep an eye on here and see what people think.
 

 

[hodgjy]

Never anything Maverick.  I had the D1 and it was the biggest piece of unmitigated crap I've ever purchased.
 
On the other hand, the Musical Fidelity V-DAC II is an excellent DAC for the price.  I performs above its price point, IMHO.
 
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Maverick audio tubemagic D2 or Maverick audio tubemagic D1 (less detail but also headphone amp)

 

[conquerator2]

I have the Audio GD NFB 3.32. For 350 + shipping.
I think its pretty good for the price.