[rickysio]

Basically, I'm searching for a DAC that isn't too costly. I'm currently using a budget NG27 with OPA627s right now, but my future set up is roughly like below.

Source : PC
DAC : ?
Headphones : HJE900, etc
Speaker set up : Miniwatt N2 and N3.

Effectively, I want a DAC that will allow me to use the above, hopefully easily.

As such, I was looking at the StyleAudio CARAT-RUBY2 as it has a output selector, but I'm seeking opinions and alternatives. As long as it doesn't cost too much I'm fine with it.

 

[N3v3rmind]

what price do you expect?

 

[rickysio]

Quote:

what price do you expect?

 
Something lower than 500SGD, which is roughly 400USD. But if it's worth it and exceeds the budget by a little, I'm also open to that.

 

[rickysio]

Bumps

 

[WobblyGoblin]

I'm looking at getting a littledot dac_1. Might be worth looking into that for you too, though well below your budgeted price. The dac_II also contains an amp which may be even better for you.

 

[matchuk28]

hdp or if u dont need amp cambridge dac magic>?

 

[Mad Max]

Also recommend the Audio-gd FUN and you may want to read up on the Apogee Duet, V-DAC, used MHDT Paradisea, and HLLY DMK-III(?).