Good DAC within $1000 range

[zool]

I'm looking for a good DAC within $1000.. As far as my knowledge about DAC's goes, it's almost next to none so I really need some good advice here

. I have a Xitel Hi-Fi link pro usb DAC atm, but I'm looking for some thing better. Any Suggestions?

I've been checking out x-dac v3 from MF.. I can get that for about $1000 with x-psu. Anyone got any experience with x-dac v3? There is probably better DAC's for the money.. I just don't know what to look for.

EDIT: Ohyea, also been considering TAG McLaren F3 DAC20.

 

[Asmo]

Highly recommended, Benchmark DAC1 - approx $975 US

http://www.benchmarkmedia.com/digital/dac1/

Google it, you'll find lots of great reviews, and search the forums here for it.

 

[zool]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Asmo Highly recommended, Benchmark DAC1 - approx $975 US http://www.benchmarkmedia.com/digital/dac1/ Google it, you'll find lots of great reviews, and search the forums here for it.

Yep, heard about it.. it's a little expensive here in Sweden though.. But if it's much better then x-dac v3 and DAC20, I might consider saving up for it.

 

[Asmo]

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Originally Posted by zool Yep, heard about it.. it's a little expensive here in Sweden though.. But if it's much better then x-dac v3 and DAC20, I might consider saving up for it.

Try reading in the dedicated source forums, they have more experience with high end DACs. You might be able to find a place in North America that will ship to Sweden.

 

[zool]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Asmo Try reading in the dedicated source forums, they have more experience with high end DACs. You might be able to find a place in North America that will ship to Sweden.

Wont it be a problem with voltage? We have 220V here in Sweden.

 

[saint.panda]

Personally, I was quite impressed by the Bel Canto Dac 2. It takes both optical and coaxial signals.

 

[maarek99]

Quote:

Originally Posted by zool Wont it be a problem with voltage? We have 220V here in Sweden.

"The DAC1 has built-in international 115/230 volt power."

 

[zool]

Quote:

Originally Posted by maarek99 "The DAC1 has built-in international 115/230 volt power."

Right you are.. Sweet!

 

[zool]

Question, how would I go about connecting this to a M-Audio audiophile 24/96 card and my prehead?

EDIT: Lol, nevermind

 

[Harrath]

What about the RME ADI-2? I don't think anyone here has tried it yet and it looks very interesting.

 

[drminky]

www.audioadvisor.com ship the benchmark dac1 to europe. Switching the power is as easy as flicking a switch on the back.

Det är ju tur att bush har sabbat dollarn iallafall.

 

[pbirkett]

http://scott-nixon.com/dac.htm

 

[Jahn]

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Originally Posted by pbirkett http://scott-nixon.com/dac.htm

argh my dream TubeDac+ is $475. Bah, i'll have to stay with the analog out of the EMU for now.

 

[sgrossklass]

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Originally Posted by Harrath What about the RME ADI-2? I don't think anyone here has tried it yet and it looks very interesting.

Someone in a forum here in .de considered it to be kind of a "giant killer" and very good value for its 499€. The specs are certainly impressive. Well, it's pro stuff after all.

 

[Alu]

Bel Canto DAC 2.

www.audiogon.com