[DKaz]

I am currently using the uDac V1, but recently purchased some 1964 customs and can't help but wonder if my uDac is now the weakest link in my chain.  I have read many reviews, but just wanted to get a couple more opinions before I pull the trigger.  Do I buy the uDac 2 upgrade for $65, go all in for the $235 Yulong, or fall in the middle with the E-MU or Audinst?

 

[Mad Max]

Yulong or Audinst, probably.

 

[gus6464]

It has to be a DAC/AMP all in one unit?

 

[DKaz]

It doesn't have to be, but I want to stay under $250 for now.

 

[KneelJung]

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It doesn't have to be, but I want to stay under $250 for now.

Have you looked at any of the Audio gd stuff. I have a B version Sparrow that I got at Pacific Valve for $183. Great little DAC / Amp combo.
 

 

[gus6464]

You could go with something like the setup I have which consists of the following:
 
Musiland Monitor 02 DAC - $120
Fiio E9 amp - $120
Total - $240
 
With that you will have a better dac than the udac-2/emu 0204 and a lot more power than any of the four.

 

[wallace]

I have the Yulong U100,it is a good Dac and a very good amp.My sr325is's have never sounded this well.Can't see any point in upgrading from here...Still time will tell.

 

[selphy]

MM 02 US + Topping TP21, IMHO better than Audinst or uDac2
 
 

 

[MrKTrout]

The Topping amps are built with such quality components.  My setup consists of digital optical feeding from my iMac into a Topping D2 DAC, through a YiXin MDS-623 tube preamp and finally into a Topping TP21.....l prefer this lovely sound over the large tube rigs (Macintosh, Golden Tube, Jolida, Nuera, etc.) I used to own.  I'm totally sold on audiophile Tripath T-Amp systems.  Check out my rig in action on youtube:  Topping TP21 T-Amp Stereo System

 

[Hifianddrumming]

 Out of the list you provided, I would have to say go for the Yulong. But I would recommend an audio-gd nfb-12 probably.