[Enrico00]

Hello,

my chain is as follows:

- Mac Mini
- (looking for DAC)
- Nuforce HA-200 (headphone amplifier).

Listening to music with TIDAL HIFI.
I do not listen to DSD.

I'm looking for an unbalanced DAC (of course, it's not a problem if it's balanced).

I do not care about the headphone output.

I only care about RCA output

I listen to classical music and all those genres where I can appreciate the quality of the recording.

I need a clear separation between instruments and a large stage.
Prefer an analytical "sound" rather than warm (although I do not think the DAC can influence this, am I wrong?)

Since TIDAL introduced MQA, maybe the DAC should play MQA, even if there are not so many DACs doing it.

Cost: I would not spend more than $ 400 - € 400, I can also buy it used (if I can spend less it's better!)

I know my English is not perfect, I hope you understand what I wrote

Thank you!

 

[Oscar-HiFi]

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