[Shane D]

Hi Folks. I am looking to buy a balanced DAC and was just wondering if anybody knew about any great promotions, sales or deals. Particularly in Canada.

My budget is under $500.00, which is about $330.00/$340.00 in US funds.

Thanks for any input!

Shane D

 

[adeadcrab]

https://geshelli.com/enog2-pro (currently sold out)

https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...-measurements-of-geshelli-enog2-pro-dac.6051/

 

[Tsukuyomi]

Jbs labs element. Thats all you need really for that price range.

https://jdslabs.com/product/the-element/

 

[tomb]

If you read that audiosciencereview article, it sounds like they really weren't recommending that ENOG2 thing for balanced operation. They were recommending to use it for un-balanced operation, instead. The measurements got a lot worse in balanced operation.

As for the other post, I don't see anything about the JDS Labs Element that says it's balanced.

 

[Shane D]

https://geshelli.com/enog2-pro (currently sold out)

https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...-measurements-of-geshelli-enog2-pro-dac.6051/

Thanks, I have looked at those and even spoke to the lady. No USB in though. I might pick one up for my computer.
Nice folks and a great price.

Shane D

 

[Shane D]

Jbs labs element. Thats all you need really for that price range.

https://jdslabs.com/product/the-element/

If only it was balanced.

Shane D

 

[Tsukuyomi]

you could get the Fostex HP-A4BL, i had the regular HP-A4 and it was fantastic!

https://www.fostexinternational.com/docs/products/HP-A4BL.shtml

 

[Shane D]

you could get the Fostex HP-A4BL, i had the regular HP-A4 and it was fantastic!

https://www.fostexinternational.com/docs/products/HP-A4BL.shtml

Thanks for the suggestion, but a little pricey for me. Right in there with Cambridge Audio Dac MagicPlus and TEAC UD-301. $599.00 seems to be a popular price.

Shane D

 

[Tsukuyomi]

Thanks for the suggestion, but a little pricey for me. Right in there with Cambridge Audio Dac MagicPlus and TEAC UD-301. $599.00 seems to be a popular price.

Shane D

yup, i'm in Canada also, so amazon.ca was the only way i got mine. im sure if you deal hunt or get discounts on amazon it might be worth it.

 

[Shane D]

yup, i'm in Canada also, so amazon.ca was the only way i got mine. im sure if you deal hunt or get discounts on amazon it might be worth it.

$605.00 is the best price currently on Amazon. I put it on my wishlist. I want to make a decision by Monday, if possible. My OTG cable should be in mid to late next week and I want to see if it works.

I am sure Fostex would be nice quality.

Shane D

 

[Shane D]

yup, i'm in Canada also, so amazon.ca was the only way i got mine. im sure if you deal hunt or get discounts on amazon it might be worth it.

Found a bunch across Canada at $599.00. If they only had a stand alone dac for $399.00ish.

Shane D

 

[MellowGold]

Consider the SMSL SU-8 from DROP. Balanced DAC with a remote control for $200 USD.

 

[Shane D]

Consider the SMSL SU-8 from DROP. Balanced DAC with a remote control for $200 USD.

I am. I almost bought it on sale. Then I almost bought it on MassDrop. If Shenzen puts it on sale this weekend, I will grab it.

Shane D

 

[Shane D]

Consider the SMSL SU-8 from DROP. Balanced DAC with a remote control for $200 USD.

What do you prefer, your Marantz or your Aune, DAC wise?

Shane D

 

[MellowGold]

What do you prefer, your Marantz or your Aune, DAC wise?

Shane D

I have the Aune X7s which is a headphone amp only (no DAC). I have it connected to the variable RCA outs on my HD-DAC1. I have only good things to say about both units. They provide warm, clean sound and plenty of power.