[melen1717]

I'm buying my first DAC and would like to have some feedback on which of these 2 would be my best choice. Both are less than $100 and they were recommended by friends that have them. I just want to be certain that I will get the best performance for my money from a reliable source.
 
1)... HiFimeDIY Sabre USB DAC 2 (external PSU) Asynchronous
 
2)... SMSL SD793-II PCM1793 DIR9001 DAC Digital Audio Decoder Amplifier
 
I'm pretty new in this so I would appreciate if your explanation where in simple non-technical terms (English is my second language).
 
My audio set-up is the following:
 
... Toshiba Satellite P845-S4200 PC with Wins 7-64
 
... NAD 304 integrated amp
 
... NAD 412 AM/FM stereo tuner
 
... ONKYO R1 DX-703 CD player 
 
... ELAC B6 Debut bookshelf speaker
 
... headphones AKG 240
 
 
 
You can check-out both DAC's HERE....
 
 
 ***** http://hifimediy.com/DACs/usb-dac2
 
 ***** http://www.amazon.com/SMSL-SD793-II-PCM1793-DIR9001-Amplifier/dp/B00A2QLPJM
 
Thanks
 
George
Puerto Rico

 

[PurpleAngel]

Years ago I bought about 4 SMSL DACs, not happy with their reliability.
So I say go for the Hifimediy products.

 

[melen1717]

  Years ago I bought about 4 SMSL DACs, not happy with their reliability.
So I say go for the Hifimediy products.

Hi...
 
Okay.... That's one powerful reason not to get the SMSL DACs. Just wondering if you took a look at the Hifimediy specs? I would appreciate if you did and give me your opinion.
 
thanks for your time
George