[larry]

I am looking for a DAC < USD$250. I my first choice was 09ZERO DAC. But after doing some research, it shown that 09ZERO DAC have some quality issue. This is my first time buying DAC for my PC so I don't wish to have too much problem. The next DAC I was look at is the Beresford TC-7520. It look more promising than 09ZERO DAC and have both Line Out and Preamp Out which I think 09ZERO DAC only have the Preamp Out. I will be using this with HD 555. In future I might get a dedicated headphone amp like the Graham Slee NOVO or SOLO. Any other DAC w/ AMP are available within my budget?

 

[guyx1992]

I never heard the Compass but it seems that it's pretty good. Check the FS forum for a used one for 250$ or less.

 

[LingLing1337]

I'm going to strongly recommend against the Beresford TC7520. While it's a very nice piece of kit, the man who runs the operation, Stanley Beresford, is the lowest sort and an absolute nutjob.

Definitely check out the Compass, it seems to be, FWIR, one of the strongest contenders among modern DACs. Audio-Gd makes components whose quality far, far, far exceed what should be at their price point.

 

[wotblake]

I'm selling a yulong dah1 for a little more then 250. I'd do 260 shipped with money order.

I've been very happy with it. Even if you're not interested in mine, I'd still consider a used yulong. Mine sounds great with HD650's.

 

[larry]

Quote:

Originally Posted by LingLing1337 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm going to strongly recommend against the Beresford TC7520. While it's a very nice piece of kit, the man who runs the operation, Stanley Beresford, is the lowest sort and an absolute nutjob. Definitely check out the Compass, it seems to be, FWIR, one of the strongest contenders among modern DACs. Audio-Gd makes components whose quality far, far, far exceed what should be at their price point.

Meaning the Beresford TC7520 is not so good? I don't really get what you mean. Sorry for my poor english. I have read a lot about the compass. But the price is beyond my budget and I need to have it ship all the way to Singapore. I prefer to go for new instead of a second hand set. So I have to let the compass go.

 

[backtoreality15]

Check out the Musiland SVDAC06?:

Pacific Valve & Electric Company Pacific Valve Musiland SVDAC06
http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f46/mu...vdac06-428645/

It can be had on eBay for $120 new.

 

[larry]

Look like a good deal to me. Is this little baby able to drive those power hunger headphone like K701 and HD 650?