mrarroyo
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I have spent all day reading the various dac threads, to the point my eyes are about to pop out. Based on what I read a few come to the top. Before I start I should mention that I want to spend $750 or less, might go a bit higher if justifiable by improving the sound I do not need USB capability in the DAC nor do I need it to have balanced outs.
I had the Lavry DA10 as a possible contender, however at an street price of $875 a bit higher than what I want to spend. This unit has balance out only, which means I would have to purchase balance to rca cables from one of the various cable makers thus adding to the cost and being above the $1,000 mark.
So at this moment I am considering:
1. Oritek modded Zhaolu 2.5 at about $475
2. Channel Island VDA-2 w/ the VAC-1 PSU at about $759
3. Benchmark DAC1 at $975, although according to Lavry DA10 vs Benchmark DAC1: DEATHMATCH! - Topic Powered by eve community the Lavry DA10 is a better unit
4. Stello DA100 at about $695
At this moment I have not heard any of the above four dacs. Base on what I have read I like the reports on the 1, 2, and 4.
So, I am looking for comments from those of you that have heard 2 or more of the 4 listed dacs. Thanks.
I had the Lavry DA10 as a possible contender, however at an street price of $875 a bit higher than what I want to spend. This unit has balance out only, which means I would have to purchase balance to rca cables from one of the various cable makers thus adding to the cost and being above the $1,000 mark.
So at this moment I am considering:
1. Oritek modded Zhaolu 2.5 at about $475
2. Channel Island VDA-2 w/ the VAC-1 PSU at about $759
3. Benchmark DAC1 at $975, although according to Lavry DA10 vs Benchmark DAC1: DEATHMATCH! - Topic Powered by eve community the Lavry DA10 is a better unit
4. Stello DA100 at about $695
At this moment I have not heard any of the above four dacs. Base on what I have read I like the reports on the 1, 2, and 4.
So, I am looking for comments from those of you that have heard 2 or more of the 4 listed dacs. Thanks.