cheezies
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I recently purchased a pair of Rokit RP5 G2 monitors that I have been thoroughly enjoying for the past 2 weeks. Currently I am using the headphone out on my MacBook Pro to a 3.5 mini to RCA adapter and some a pair of RCA cables from an old VHS player. I am hoping getting a quality DAC will improve my listening experience. Since I am using studio monitors, should balanced outputs be an important deciding factor? I have read mixed opinions on this, some say it sounds better, others say it's only useful for very long cable runs.
I am considering the following ...
- Maverick D1 (good reviews, op-amp and tube rolling options, volume control), $220 + $20 online
- Cambridge DacMagic (also good reviews but expensive, has balanced outputs, not much documentation online for mods, no volume control), $470 local
- Matrix Mini-I (volume control, LCD display, remote control, balanced output, cheaper than DacMagic), $300 + $50 eBay
- E-MU 0404 USB, $250 local
Thank you!
I am considering the following ...
- Maverick D1 (good reviews, op-amp and tube rolling options, volume control), $220 + $20 online
- Cambridge DacMagic (also good reviews but expensive, has balanced outputs, not much documentation online for mods, no volume control), $470 local
- Matrix Mini-I (volume control, LCD display, remote control, balanced output, cheaper than DacMagic), $300 + $50 eBay
- E-MU 0404 USB, $250 local
Thank you!