affordable DAC for rock/metal


Any headbangers with suggestions for a DAC around $300?

I have Klipsch Heresy and Onkyo A-9555, which sounds great and I want to upgrade to an external DAC from the pc soundcard I've been using.

The overall sound I like is crunchy, full and dynamic with presence to suit live rock shows.

I'm guessing the DAC should be able to separate instruments well and have a clear, neutral midrange.

The Heresys don't sound bright to me, so I'm thinking something that makes the even more alive would work.
mstapletn

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Are there some DACs that sound better for Jazz, Classical, books on "tape," or Folk?

Isn't the most accurate always the best?
Don't know if it's within your range or not, but this is certainly a stellar review of the Bryson DAC:

http://stereophile.com/digitalprocessors/bryston_bda-1_da_converter/