[JackCrank]

Anyone know of any places to buy a $200-300 USB DAC in NYC? I've seen the Cayin DAC at stereo exchange and it looks dope but $800 is definitely out of my price range. Also are there any moderately priced tube DAC's out there?

I know there are a ton of places to buy online but I prefer to buy local and audition first.

 

[monolith]

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Originally Posted by JackCrank /img/forum/go_quote.gif Anyone know of any places to buy a $200-300 USB DAC in NYC? I've seen the Cayin DAC at stereo exchange and it looks dope but $800 is definitely out of my price range. Also are there any moderately priced tube DAC's out there? I know there are a ton of places to buy online but I prefer to buy local and audition first.

Perhaps decide on some candidate DACs online, then see if anyone around you has one you can audition in person. I imagine there's no shortage of people with good gear around NYC on this forum.

 

[JackCrank]

Yeah that'd be cool but i'm looking at upgrading amps later and I'm hoping to build a relationship with a dealer in the area. I figure start small and maybe a deal on some b-stock might follow?

 

[xpyrate]

They have a pretty big headphone selection at JR Park Row, though I didn't checkout their DACs but I'm sure they have a few. I know that place probably isn't what you wanted to hear, but I'm not exactly an, "in-the-know" type.

 

[JackCrank]

Fair nuff, I'll go check it out. Who knows?