I just picked up a Schiit Audio Bigfrost DAC. It was $449. +S/H with the USB option. I am VERY happy with it. If you don't want the USB feature it's only $349. and you can add the option later as they use a modular system.
Best DAC for $500
Just starting assembling my HIFI system.
Speakers - Snell Type D's - Biwired
Amp - Sunfire 2 Channel
Pre Amp - Parasound
Almost all of my music, 20,000 plus songs, is on my PC. Listen to my music either via I Tunes or Windows Media Player.PC does NOT have an upgraded sound card.
Very diverse music listening, from Rap, to classical, to metal.
Trying to determine if my best move is an external DAC,and if so the best for my current set up. Or an upgrade at sound card.
Help appreciated
Speakers - Snell Type D's - Biwired
Amp - Sunfire 2 Channel
Pre Amp - Parasound
Almost all of my music, 20,000 plus songs, is on my PC. Listen to my music either via I Tunes or Windows Media Player.PC does NOT have an upgraded sound card.
Very diverse music listening, from Rap, to classical, to metal.
Trying to determine if my best move is an external DAC,and if so the best for my current set up. Or an upgrade at sound card.
Help appreciated