[OICWUTUDIDTHAR]

I am looking for a DAC with a headphone amp for my HE 400's. I also need the DAC to have an unbalanced out  for my AudioEngine A5+. Budget is 500 or less.
 
Suggestions? Thanks in advance

 

[1audioz]

What kind of sound characteristic are you looking for?
 
I use an Audio-gd NFB-12.1 with my Beyer T1  + Woo WA2 combo and I enjoy it very much. I like the rich, musicality of the Wolfson-based DACs. Possibly not the most neutral of DACs though. 
 
Goes for about $230-270 in Australia. 

 

[OICWUTUDIDTHAR]

I listen to everything, so probably something neutral across all spaces?

 

[HamilcarBarca]

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I listen to everything, so probably something neutral across all spaces?

 
A DAC which isn't neutral is poorly designed.
 
How about the ODAC?

 

[OICWUTUDIDTHAR]

Don't know what that is

 

[wolfetan44]

http://www.jdslabs.com/item.php?fetchitem=46

 

[MattTCG]

This is my favorite build of the odac:
 
http://www.facebook.com/AudioPoutine

 

[HamilcarBarca]

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This is my favorite build of the odac:
 
http://www.facebook.com/AudioPoutine

 
May I ask why? Is it superior to JDS Labs' build?

 

[MattTCG]

It's just a nicer box IMO. Very well  built and high quality machining on the case itself. I like the badging and the indicator light on the front. Plus I have NEVER had any of the power issues that some of those with the jds version have spoken of.