[oldson]

my current setup consists of
pc> v-dac> gs solo> ath-ad2000. and although i am relatively happy, i do have the urge to try a different dac.
the v-dac cost me £175. now if i were to spend up to £400 on a new dac, would there be much of an improvement? (i am thinking of new dacs, although 2nd hand suggestions welcomed)

if the answer is a straight "no", could you suggest a price point where the difference would, without doubt, be noticed?

many thanks
OS

 

[ramenmeal]

i believe there definitely would be a difference, but whether its better or just different i feel will be up to your tastes. don't take my advise as a fact tho

 

[mrarroyo]

Hi oldson, I responded in another forum where you asked a similar question. Personally I really like the output of the Oritek V4 or V4.1 for under $400 used, but you will need a step down transformer.

Next would be a Monarchy NM24, this unit occasionally shows up in Audiogon fro $1,080. IMO the NM24 sounds much better than the perennial favorites like the Benchmark.

 

[mtan002]

I have similar consideration. I am thinking of the Audio-gd's DAC19Mk3. But it only does 24/96. I believe we are going to see more 24/192 in the future.

Cheers.

 

[oldson]

thanks for the replies guys.
there seems to be very little available at my budget of £400-450.
there are plenty cheaper and more expensive. so i may go 2nd hand

 

[branko]

Russ Andrews makes an upgraded PowerPak for V-DAC kimber power cable £89

 

[oldson]

Quote:

Originally Posted by branko /img/forum/go_quote.gif Russ Andrews makes an upgraded PowerPak for V-DAC kimber power cable £89

too dear for me.
try the mascot i mentioned on other thread!