[HIFi Head]

Hi Guys

I'm looking for some advice on what USB DAC would suit my existing HiFi system. I recently purchased a Arcam IrDAC but was very disappointed in the sound quality, whether it was poor system synergy or maybe my expectations were simply to high. Either way I was after a much richer, fuller sound as the irDAC made my system sound thin & bright.

My system currently consists of Synology Nas > windows PC ( jriver media center ) > anthem 225 amplifier > monitor audio rx8 silver series & SVS Subwoofer.

I'm currently interested in both the Rega & PS audio nuwave DAC's but I'm open to any other suggestions and any experience or comments on system synergy for the above DAC's.

Thanks in advance.

HiFi Head

 

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Get the NAD M51, best DAC anywhere near it's price range and to go better you would have to shell out for the Meitner MA-1 which is around 5 times the price.

 

[2525]

PS Audio and Rega both make great DAC's.  I've owned both of those brands and heard the Arcam DAC a couple of times.  I preferred the Rega DAC because it helped to add weight/texture to my system.  The only issue with the Rega DAC for your system is that USB input isn't the greatest on the market.  I use my DAC via either Toslink or SPDIF.  You can buy a USB to SPDIF adapter, I had best results going with the adapter.  
 
What is your budget?  

 

[chicken beer]

Hey Eric,

Thanks for your reply! Sounds great overall.

Sale only, without trades of any kind?
Also how much final cash do you look for may I ask? I can offer average price based on previous headfi trades.

Thanks!
Harvey

 

[carlchip78]

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