Desktop DAC that does at least DSD64 for around 500 euros?

Jul 27, 2020 at 4:08 PM Thread Starter Post #1 of 2

gimmeheadroom

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Can anybody suggest anything? I've been staying out of this price range but need a desktop DAC for a secondary system. Not sure what the options are. Not looking for anything with a battery or a wall PSU. Thanks.

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Aug 1, 2020 at 3:29 PM Post #2 of 2

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