what about using a straight DAC without volume control, and just connecting it to my Receiver CD-input, then pre-out to my Amp?Oh good God NO! Running the Zen and a decent DAC through an AVR’s preamp section is heresy and will destroy their goodness. Get the best DAC with volume control you can now and add a stereo preamp down the road if needed/desired. The Soekris 2541 or Gustard X26 are both great options if you can stretch a little bit.
Best DAC+Volume Control under $1000 (used)
Hi,
I just got an Innuos Zen Mk3 server/streamer, which is doing great, but now looking for a DAC WITH good volume control so it can feed my Amplifier (Classe CA-2100).
What's the best option out there... I KNOW, a separate pre-amp would be best, BUT I don't have the budget, or room... so what's a good DAC with volume control that I can get in the used market under $1000?
The ones that come to mind are Mytek Brooklyn, RME ADI2DACFS, and DAC Magic. I was dead set on Denafrips, BUT it doesn't have remote or volume control!
PS. I also have a Denon Receiver that's being used for my HT, alternatively, I could use that as my pre-amp, but wanted to keep it separate as I think it probably would sound better if not fed through a 9-channel receiver... or am I wrong?
I just got an Innuos Zen Mk3 server/streamer, which is doing great, but now looking for a DAC WITH good volume control so it can feed my Amplifier (Classe CA-2100).
What's the best option out there... I KNOW, a separate pre-amp would be best, BUT I don't have the budget, or room... so what's a good DAC with volume control that I can get in the used market under $1000?
The ones that come to mind are Mytek Brooklyn, RME ADI2DACFS, and DAC Magic. I was dead set on Denafrips, BUT it doesn't have remote or volume control!
PS. I also have a Denon Receiver that's being used for my HT, alternatively, I could use that as my pre-amp, but wanted to keep it separate as I think it probably would sound better if not fed through a 9-channel receiver... or am I wrong?