DAC for Little Dot I+ ?

[sdcloud69]

I was wondering if anybody knew of a good budget dac that would pair well with my little dot I+?

I don't mind what size it as long as it's not too big since i'll be switching from room to room every now and then (I have 2 rooms side by side that're separated by a door).

I'll be using a PC so USB is preferred, since i don't know if using onboard toslink/spdif would be any good.

I have around $160 - $170 US to spend but am in AUS so shipping usually costs more for me. I have a pair of ad900s at the moment but will be opting for one of the SR series Grados.

Any advice or suggestion will be greatly appreciated.

Cheers

 

[godspeed]

I say go for a fubar II...or save a bit and go for super pro 707 Usb dac...but fubar is a bit better

and yes you will definitely enjoy more the LDI+ with grado...

may I suggest you to buy the LT1364 opamp (15$ shipped). the improved sound is very nice.

 

[Headphony]

Check out the VALAB DAC.

 

[sdcloud69]

thanks for the replies, is there a supplier that i can check out the VALAB dac from? or is it one of those DIY dacs?

cheers

 

[sdcloud69]

ttt

 

[MetalGeek]

I was in your basic position a few weeks ago. I was trying to decide between the Fubar II and the KECES DA-151 Mk2 for my LDI+. In the end I went with the KECES, but it was an awful close race for a while.

From what I understand, the Fubar II is a great DAC that doesn't break the bank.

Also, to answer your VALAB question...
Valab NOS USB DAC TDA1543 Low Jitter 1ppm TCXO Inside - eBay (item 300304268794 end time Apr-05-09 22:59:21 PDT)

 

[lowlevelowl]

Dave from HotAudio makes a few nice DACs that would work for you. I've since upgraded, but for a while my setup consisted of a HotAudio DAC Supreme feeding a Little Dot I+. I felt it was a great entry level setup. Dave's prices have even come down a bit since I purchased making them an even better deal.

 

[Trapper32]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Headphony /img/forum/go_quote.gif Check out the VALAB DAC.

x2 I have this DAC and its very nice....i'm liking it so much I plan to get another one for my summer place....