[loic54]

I need a bit of advice, and I didn't really find anything after searching. I recently bought a Matrix M-stage amp, so I'm in need of a DAC.
 
So... all the DAC's that I saw include an amp, but wouldn't that be redundant?
 
I also need the DAC to be able to work with USB and Toslink (to be used with my macbook), I'm not really looking for something portable. My budget is around $150-200.
 
Thanks for your input!

 

[The-No2]

Musical Fidality V-DAC is considered very good and punches well above its weight. Comes with USB connection also.

 

[Snag1e]

You could also look into the Chinese super pro 707. It uses the same dac and receiver chips as the headroom micro dac, and is about 1/3rd the price. However, there is more to a dac than just the chips, and I don't know how the rest of the two dacs compare.....

They seem to get pretty good reviews though, although I still haven't heard one, so take this with a grain of salt.... =P

 

[a_recording]

I can second the recommendation of the Super Pro 707 - I have the black one from DIYkits. It's a great sound and relatively cheap. While I've since upgraded, its been a great option whenever I needed a optical DAC in a pinch.

 

[loic54]

Thanks! I'll give the Super Pro 707 a spin and see how they perform.