[thislittlepiggy]

I need some suggestions as to what DAC/Amp I should get that accepts coaxial input (for my X-Fi). USB DACs are out of the question due to a driver issue in vista which makes all USB DACs staticky/stuttery. I'm currently leaning towards a Zhaolu 2.5A w/ headphone amp upgrade. Are there any other options at around $200?

 

[fraseyboy]

Beresford TC-7510 MK 6

http://www.homehifi.co.uk/main/main.html

Around $225.


I have an older MK 3 model and even it is an awesome sounding DAC. My only problem is there is a lot of hiss with the built in amp, and the volume control is a bit grainy. The MK6 (seeing as its 3 generations ahead of the MK 3) would solve all these problems, and it says it sounds better too. Not only that, but the customer service at the said website is unrivaled.

Heres a review: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/showthread.php?t=256994

 

[thislittlepiggy]

thanks for the suggestion fraseyboy!

man, i should have checked back on this thread before i put down the money for the zhaolu. =( oh well, if i'm not happy with it, i'll try the Beresford instead. it sounds like one sweet DAC/amp.