[BadMagic]

Hi all,
 
I'm tossing up between buying a brand new Rega DAC or a second hand Chord DAC 64. The Chord is old but I hear they're very good.
 
Does anyone have an opinion one way or the other?
 
Regards,
BM

 

[dura]

I haven't heart the Chord but I've read many glowing reviews.
Those reviews tend to describe the Chord as detailed and without added warmth, analytical.
The Rega I know very well, it is an organic, full sounding musical DAC.
So their character seem to be rather different, depends on what you prefer.

 

[BrucYSN]

you might consider the features they have to offer, balanced? usb? preamp? etc etc. 

 

[BadMagic]

I'm using a Lehmann Linear headphone amp so amp isn't needed. I prefer coax S/PDIF. After reading a great deal on the subject, I think I'm leaning more towards the Rega.