porridgecup
Head-Fier
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I'm looking to get the BHA-1 and plan on using it with my LCD-2 as well as future headphones I intend on purchasing some day (potentially LCD-3, HD 800, T1). I'd pretty much just like a nice transparent balanced DAC that would go fine with the BHA-1 and any headphone/balanced cable pairing.
I have no use for any special features or controls, and don't care about aesthetics or color whatsoever. Ideally I'd prefer something that doesn't take up too much space (especially too wide or too long). I'd also like to be able to stack it on top of, or under, the BHA-1.
This would be for use with a desktop PC USB connection. Also, I'd like it to be externally powered rather than USB powered (I assume most of the higher end DACs are?).
A lot of the DACs recommended for high end setups seem to be kind of absurdly priced. I don't think a $1000 DAC is going to sound any different from a $2000 one, even if the latter may have more features or look nicer.
I'm willing to spend up to about $1500 on the DAC, but I'd honestly prefer one much cheaper if I can get away with it.
Any recommendations?
I have no use for any special features or controls, and don't care about aesthetics or color whatsoever. Ideally I'd prefer something that doesn't take up too much space (especially too wide or too long). I'd also like to be able to stack it on top of, or under, the BHA-1.
This would be for use with a desktop PC USB connection. Also, I'd like it to be externally powered rather than USB powered (I assume most of the higher end DACs are?).
A lot of the DACs recommended for high end setups seem to be kind of absurdly priced. I don't think a $1000 DAC is going to sound any different from a $2000 one, even if the latter may have more features or look nicer.
I'm willing to spend up to about $1500 on the DAC, but I'd honestly prefer one much cheaper if I can get away with it.
Any recommendations?