Benchmark DAC2 HGC as compared to current DACs

@namrider1 

Thanks for the info.  I am definitely looking at the DMP-A8 and with the new Eversolo products coming out, hoping they will go on sale or I can find a clean/used one.  That unit looks really solid.  Might just run it through a power amp and leave it at that.  

@yyzsantabarbara 

Thanks for the info!  The DAC2 definitely interests me and it is at a dealer near me, so may go check it out today. 

My one concern, again, is that was said in a review:

"If you play only 24-bit/96kHz files via USB, no extra drivers are needed. To play DSD or 192kHz files, a downloadable driver is provided for Windows computers, and the DAC2 must be set to USB 2.0 mode."

Yet a different review says:

"It’ll accept 24-bit/192kHz signals through USB and co-ax dropping to a 96kHz sampling rate limit for the optical input."

I just want to be sure it plays/processes lossless files typically found now on Tidal, etc.  If I can validate that, likely will buy it today if still available! (I won't be using a computer.)

Sure, I may be interested in something you want to sell; specifics? 

Thanks again!

It’s a very good unit and the price is best I have seen.  Just be sure for that price that there are no issues of concern. 

That’s the right price, I have the same and used as a headphone amplifier.  You only need the driver if using it with a computer.  You will be fine, there isn’t much out there for $500 that will be better than that also you won’t get hurt for $500 out of pocket if it’s not to your liking.

Good luck 

@cfarrow thanks - will check it out and maybe get it today!