project86
Headphoneus Supremus
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Dang, roller coaster ride there huh?
hi fellas,
wanna ask here, is this one of the best money can buy for a DAC less than $500? I'm still searching one to upgrade from my Audinst HUD-MX1..Basically i wanna hook it up to my stereo system, but the headphone output is a bonus..any other DAC less than $500 should i look for? 80% usage for stereo system. Any input is very much appreciated
Well Im very sure that this one sounds the best under $500. I spent 4 nights looking for the best DAC for the bucks and I wasn't wrong.
My favorites at <$500 are the Yulong D100 MkII or else the Parasound Zdac. Both are really good, as DACs, and both have the added bonus of a great sounding headphone amp.
Wow I didn't know about the Parasound Zdac, looks gorgeous compared to the Yulong. It also has Class A headphone amplifier
I'm considering the Zdac vs a used original Benchmark DAC1 for mixing/mastering purposes primarily. I know the DAC1 has been a studio standard (and largely unchanged) for years, and wondered how this new kit (Zdac) would stack up to the old guard?
Great reviews, btw -- I'm a fan
Dave
What about the DAC1 highs stand out (negatively) to you? I'm familiar with Lavry kit, just a little out of my range at the moment.
The Zdac seems appealing in a lot of ways, but I'd prefer my gear to not color the sound at this stage -- more critical listening for business rather than pleasure
I think the different jacks are high and low gain, someone correct me if I'm wrong.
My favorites at <$500 are the Yulong D100 MkII or else the Parasound Zdac. Both are really good, as DACs, and both have the added bonus of a great sounding headphone amp.