[Rednamalas1]

I will be running my AD2000 from Gilmore lite (purchasing soon), and I would like to know which USB DACs are neutral and detailed @ 200-300$ range (used)

I was originally thinking Keces 151 or Emu 0404.

Are there any accessible (ie, can be found easily in FS forum or from builder's website)

Also, how are squeezebox as a DAC?

thanks for all the help!

 

[blessingx]

The Squeezebox has quite good bang for buck and undervalued here. I did some comparisons recently against my Lavry (mostly with srm-007t and O2 sr-007) and although the Lavry was superior overall and especially excelled as a DAC/amp combo with Senns, I couldn't justify it's cost over the Squeezebox as DAC only duty and sold it. I say consider it a $300 DAC with a streamer (and UV meters) tossed in.

Can't say how it compares with the Keces or synergy with your system, though I do use it with W5Ks.

 

[Rednamalas1]

thanks!!
I'll definately look around to find a deal on those...anyone have any comparisons versus Keces 151 or emu 0404?

 

[Rednamalas1]

help?

 

[Golden Monkey]

Can't compare it directly to those, but I've heard the 151 and REALLY liked it. Excellent DAC for the money, IMO.

 

[GSurge]

EMU 0404 USB is a solid option. I feel like I say that a lot.