DAC for windows desktop speakers (Logitech X230) - 200$

[dragonball]

Hi

I have these 15 year old logitech speakers (X230) which still sound very good compared to new 150-200$ speakers. I play 320kpbs via windows 7. Now I am looking to upgrade my sound by spending ~150-200$ more.

So I figure that best investment would be to get a new DAC. Is my thinking correct?

If yes, please suggest best DAC for this computer setup under 200$. Should not be too heavy.

Thanks.

 

[PurpleAngel]

Hifimediy DAC, $42-$70 range should be fine.
https://hifimediy.com/DACs/ready-made-dacs?sort=p.price&order=ASC

 

[dragonball]

Hifimediy DAC, $42-$70 range should be fine.
https://hifimediy.com/DACs/ready-made-dacs?sort=p.price&order=ASC

Which no-name random DAC is that? I was hoping for some named brand.

 

[DarkStar_XIII]

I use an Audioquest Dragonfly Red for my office, sounds great and fits in your budget.

 

[ProtegeManiac]

Hi

I have these 15 year old logitech speakers (X230) which still sound very good compared to new 150-200$ speakers. I play 320kpbs via windows 7. Now I am looking to upgrade my sound by spending ~150-200$ more.

So I figure that best investment would be to get a new DAC. Is my thinking correct?

If yes, please suggest best DAC for this computer setup under 200$. Should not be too heavy.

Thanks.

Schiit Modi3. Save the change in case you might get headphones and a headphone amp later on.

 

[dragonball]

How does Modi 3 compare with nano iDSD Black Label ?

 

[ProtegeManiac]

How does Modi 3 compare with nano iDSD Black Label ?

iDSD has a built in headphone amp. Apart from that I can only compare the Nano iDSD to the Modi2+Magni2 is a hair brighter but gets harsh when really cranked up, although by that point the Nano iDSD would have clipped anyway.

 

[PurpleAngel]

Which no-name random DAC is that? I was hoping for some named brand.

Would it help if Hifimediy changed their name to Trump DAC, to make it a name brand?
For speakers like the Logitech X230, can't see any good reason for spending more then $50 for a DAC.

 

[Hank_Venture]

I use the Monoprice headphone amp for my office, that also has a DAC component you can use standalone.

https://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=120&cp_id=12008&cs_id=1200801&p_id=11567&seq=1&format=2