[tdogzthmn]

I have decided to get a Gilmore Lite and now I am left looking for a DAC to use with it. I want something $200 or less. As for sound I now the G Lite is fairly neutral sounding and I want to be sure what ever DAC I use will not add brightness. I will be mainly using it with an HD650, HD580. I looked at the Pico Upsampling USB DAC, and the SPITFIRE 24 Bit DAC. Let me know if there are other DACs I should consider.

 

[moonboy403]

I've always thought the Pico DAC costs $350. Also, I can't resist promoting the Keces DA131.1 that I'm selling!

 

[tdogzthmn]

its $299 for a brand new Pico DAC, you are thinking of the Pico amp/dac.

 

[FallenAngel]

It's $299 "introductory price" for the Pico DAC so that's out of your $200 budget.

At $200, I would recommend scouring eBay/Audiogon for older DAC and maybe keeping a lookout on a modded Zhaolu 2.5A.

 

[Covenant]

Quote:

Originally Posted by FallenAngel /img/forum/go_quote.gif It's $299 "introductory price" for the Pico DAC so that's out of your $200 budget.

And the introductory period is over, so its $349 now. Although the Pico, while excellent, is also fairly neutral - one might even say the "cool" side of neutral, so if you're looking to add colouration or warmth, the Pico wont do it.

 

[CTechKid]

For less than $200 you won't find anything better than HOTAUDIO's Dac Straight IMO.

 

[Cankin]

The γ1 Modular Miniature DAC

Very nice sounding and neutral DAC, usb only version can be had well under $200.

 

[tdogzthmn]

Yes, the γ1 Modular Miniature DAC was another I was thinking about.

 

[joewatch]

EMU 0404 can be had for about $200. 24 bit/192 khz, USB, coax and optical inputs, balanced outputs, custom ultra-low latency USB 2.0 driver.

 

[MrSlim]

this :
Super Pro DAC707
might be a good option for you also.

 

[chosborne]

If you can find one used, an MSB Link DAC III is an amazing bang for the buck. Stock it accepts 24/96 through coax or TOSLINK and puts out 2 channels of some super awesome quality sound. It's the best $100 I've spent on my system. The Link DAC sold for $300 originally and I found one that was like new for $100. One very cool thing about this DAC is the huge array of upgrades you can buy from MSB. Check it out: www.msbtech.com

 

[tdogzthmn]

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrSlim /img/forum/go_quote.gif this : Super Pro DAC707 might be a good option for you also.

That price is quite attractive. I would hope its enough to tide me over till I get a decent vinyl setup.

I would like to see what others have to say on the Super Pro DAC707.