[WhiteCrow]

I'm open to suggestions, I would like RCA/Optical aswell as USB, I have no knowledge of dacs all I know if the Paradesia 3 at 32ohm audio made my music sound like gods voice.
 

 

[fetus]

I've heard nothing but good reviews for the HRT Music Streamer II. It lists at $150. But it doesn't have optical support.
 
But I'm in the same position as you, I'm looking to buy an entry level DAC for my fledgling computer/system combo so I can ditch the 3.5mm headphone to RCA cord I'm using now!

 

[WhiteCrow]

yea.....Ineed to try that to see it it would be worth it.
 

 

[Gatepc]

I also recommend the HRT Music Streamer but as mentioned it only has USB input.

 

[WhiteCrow]

would an optical to usb wire work?
 

 

[sphinxvc]

There's a Headroom MicroDAC selling right now for $170 (close?) in FS forum.

 

[WhiteCrow]

yea I was looking into that, looks perfect but I wana try it out at 32ohm audio first haha, I always feel like a dick when I dont buy things from them...but i have spend close to 900$ with them .
 
 

 

[yepimonfire]

This might work. http://www.amazon.com/Creative-Sound-Blaster-System-SB1240/dp/B004275EO4/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=IT6ROWTVG9MJG&colid=1VLB95LXOOWST
 
it can be a pain in the butt to get working on optical but someone left instructions on the review on how to get it working. Im not sure but i think it has to stay hooked into a computer to function. 

 

[WhiteCrow]

how is it as an actual DAC, it has no real info on it.

 

[yepimonfire]

http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/535801/creative-x-fi-hd-usb-revealed

 

[shrimants]

Dont buy creative's products. They'll load you down with false advertising and then give you no warranty or technical support. The AMB Gamma 1 is exactly in your price range if you dont mind the DIY aspect.

 

[yepimonfire]

Quote:

Dont buy creative's products. They'll load you down with false advertising and then give you no warranty or technical support. The AMB Gamma 1 is exactly in your price range if you dont mind the DIY aspect.

lol unfortunately this is true, but i personally like their products enough to risk that.

 

[WhiteCrow]

Quote:

Dont buy creative's products. They'll load you down with false advertising and then give you no warranty or technical support. The AMB Gamma 1 is exactly in your price range if you dont mind the DIY aspect.

I will look into that, I don't mind DIY as it's something I would like to try.

 

[Battou62]

http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/544773/udac-2-vs-x-fi-hd-usb-mini-review

 

[WhiteCrow]

yea I think ima try to go for the headroom DAC or somthing similar as none of those seem to be that great.