[charliex]

Now I'm down to the following two choices for a DAC - both are around the same price.
1. Little Dot DAC 1 - brand new USB DAC just released this month from Little Dot' - around $300 OR
2. Parasound DAC-1000 - 15 years old used/good condition - original cost $775...used around $300
I am a novice and this will be my first DAC to be used in conjunction with my computer as source (ASUS P5Q-EM Motherboard).
Any help and advice would be appreciated.
Thanx

 

[charliex]

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Originally Posted by charliex /img/forum/go_quote.gif Now I'm down to the following two choices for a DAC - both are around the same price. 1. Little Dot DAC 1 - brand new USB DAC just released this month from Little Dot' - around $300 OR 2. Parasound DAC-1000 - 15 years old used/good condition - original cost $775...used around $300 I am a novice and this will be my first DAC to be used in conjunction with my computer as source (ASUS P5Q-EM Motherboard). Any help and advice would be appreciated. Thanx

Gotta make a quick decision - any advice here?

 

[.Sup]

I'd go with LD DAC. They have great support and I'm kinda worried how long the Parasound will still work as its so old and theres no support for it.

 

[1UP]

15 years old anything mean the passive parts will be nearing end of life; I'd get the Little Dot.

 

[charliex]

Thanks guys - LD DAC 1 seems to be the one then.

 

[Cankin]

There are many 20+ years electronics still working fine, if SQ is your concern, Parasound for sure.

here's one on FS forum:
http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f43/fs...00-dac-428247/