[elucidate]

I've got a $1800 (Canadian) budget for a DAC/AMP setup and I've narrowed down my choices to two units. I'll mainly be using it to drive my HD800S (possibly my A5+ speakers if I decide to keep them). The two units are the Questyle CMA400i and the RME ADI-2.

• Pros of the RME ADI-2 - well renowned and "Made in Germany"
  
  
• Cons - no balanced inputs with a steep learning curve.
  

• Pros of the CMA400i - balanced + cheaper.
  
  
• Cons - haven't heard much from this brand so I'm somewhat hesitant.
  

I just want to get some opinions regarding Questyle. What's the build quality like? Since it's balanced should I prioritize getting it over the RME? By that I mean would I be doing my HD800S a disservice by not going balanced?

 

[elucidate]

Nobody has any opinions then eh? Guess this place has fallen out quite a bit since I last posted.

 

[pbui44]

Check this one out:

https://www.amazon.ca/Monolith-Desk...ords=dac&qid=1569772600&s=electronics&sr=1-33

 

[CoryGillmore]

Check this one out:

https://www.amazon.ca/Monolith-Desk...ords=dac&qid=1569772600&s=electronics&sr=1-33

Thank you for this. My Burson Play just took the piss and I think I just found my next amp/DAC.

 

[pbui44]

Thank you for this. My Burson Play just took the piss and I think I just found my next amp/DAC.

Since you are located in TN, you can order here:

https://www.amazon.com/Monolith-124...ywords=monolith+desktop&qid=1569774120&sr=8-1

 

[elucidate]

You just saved me $1100

Thank you kindly, sir.