[kurb1980]

Looking for the best headphone DAC that supports 96/24.  Must be under $500 looking for something that best in class?
 
Thanks,
 
 
 

 

[grmnasasin0227]

What sort of sound signature do you like?

You need to realize there is no "best thing bar none" in every price bracket. There's always room for personal taste.

 

[vvs_75]

[size=10pt]Good luck with that. My advice to you first hand out here for few months read everything you eye catches, after awhile you will know what you need. [/size]
 
[size=10pt]If it sound too hard, here is  easy way.[/size]
[size=10pt]Stop drinking latte for a month, save $200 then take your $500 and buy  used Mytek96 DAC and never look back.[/size]
[size=10pt]Good luck! [/size]
 

 

[DjAmTraX]

What in/outs do you need?  I really like my Apogee Duet 2.
 

 

 

 

[wicked.ludicrous]

I've heard great things about the Nuforce HDP and Yulong D100. Both are DAC/Amp combos, which IMO is better than getting just a head amp. I'm considering getting one of the two unless someone provides another model with good recommendations.
 
I posted a thread, but got no good responses. I'll let you know if I get any other DAC's in the same price range.
 
@DjAmTrax: anything you like about your Apogee Duet 2? Pros/Cons? Comparisons to other DACs?

 

[DjAmTraX]

If the Duet 2 had Optical and other digital inputs, it would be KILLER.  I love the sound and it's built real well.  Apogee is well respected in the Pro Audio world for it' digital audio advancements so they know how to make a GREAT DAC.
 
BTW, the Duet 2 is "Bus-Powered" so one USB cable powers it and sends the audio.  Less wire mess.

 

[grmnasasin0227]

Quote:

I've heard great things about the Nuforce HDP and Yulong D100. Both are DAC/Amp combos, which IMO is better than getting just a head amp. I'm considering getting one of the two unless someone provides another model with good recommendations.
 
I posted a thread, but got no good responses. I'll let you know if I get any other DAC's in the same price range.
 
@DjAmTrax: anything you like about your Apogee Duet 2? Pros/Cons? Comparisons to other DACs?

If people thought that getting separate head amps was a bad idea, the nice ones wouldn't be just as expensive as the combos. Unless of course, you're talking from an economical standpoint.

 

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