[tdogzthmn]

Im looking for a DAC to around $300. I will be using it to Amp my Dt770 250s and my HD580s. So far I have been looking toward the ibasso D1. The Corda Move is also a contender but from what I gather the Move has an inferior chip. What would be some other good choices.

Much appreciated

 

[EnOYiN]

This thread is a list of a lot of DACs. You can also start thinking about the Pico and the Predator. Those are however above your price range.

Depending on whether you need portability you can also think about a used Corda Aria. The Aria would be under the category luggable.

Edit:

Some other options:

E-MU 0404
Firestone Audio Fubar III

 

[Uncle Erik]

See if you can pick up a used PreSonus Central Station around $300. They usually go in that ballpark on eBay. I think you'd like the DAC and the headphone amplifier section sounds great with Sennheisers.

 

[spacemanspliff]

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Originally Posted by Uncle Erik /img/forum/go_quote.gif See if you can pick up a used PreSonus Central Station around $300. They usually go in that ballpark on eBay. I think you'd like the DAC and the headphone amplifier section sounds great with Sennheisers.

Yeah I second that. For the $$ it is a wonderful piece.

 

[dcc84]

The presonus central's dac is getting a lot of positive chatter around here lately. maybe a little too much...

 

[epaludo]

I use and love a Headroom MicroDAC. It's not in production anymore and used to retail for $299, but you can get one for a bit more than $215 in the FS forums. Don't know if Headroom still sells them new ...

 

[jilgiljongiljing]

EMU 0404 falls right in your price range.

 

[tdogzthmn]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Erik /img/forum/go_quote.gif See if you can pick up a used PreSonus Central Station around $300. They usually go in that ballpark on eBay. I think you'd like the DAC and the headphone amplifier section sounds great with Sennheisers.

I think it might be a little too big for me. It does alot which I dont need. Id prefer a smaller desktop amp. But $300 is a good price for what you get.

 

[tdogzthmn]

Quote:

Originally Posted by jilgiljongiljing /img/forum/go_quote.gif EMU 0404 falls right in your price range.

I have looked that this option as well, do you feel it makes any noticeable improvements in SQ

 

[308med]

The MicroDac is another option which sounds good and is right within your price range.

EDIT: Never mind, I forgot they released a new line and bumped up the price to 399.

 

[d-cee]

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Originally Posted by dcc84 /img/forum/go_quote.gif The presonus central's dac is getting a lot of positive chatter around here lately. maybe a little too much...

lately? this is nothing compared to a few months ago

 

[dkjohnso]

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcc84 /img/forum/go_quote.gif The presonus central's dac is getting a lot of positive chatter around here lately. maybe a little too much...

The CS may be getting a lot of attention, but it is entirely deserved.

 

[tdogzthmn]

I would get a headroom DAC but I cant find one for a good price

 

[Capunk]

Is there any decent DAC at not-really-expensive price level, but a major step up from my iBasso D1?

I'm interested in how this 2 DAC sound.
- mhdt lab Paradisea+
- Moodlab DICE

 

[AKChastain]

I would also recommend a Beresford TC-7510. Excellent DAC and would give you a few bucks for music or to go towards your amp or headphones.