Your budget is right in the sweet spot for my great DACs, new or used. If your source is limited to playing only Redbook CDs, the general opinion, with some exceptions, is to use an R2R (resistor ladder) design DAC. Schiit multibit type DACs seem to be a very popular option but there are many others out there. Denafrip Ares is another choice and should be within your budget. I'm using a DACmagic Plus with an external aftermarket power supply to improve the SQ of my old CDP and the total cost was around $500. By the way, your system is more than modest and is quite good. A good Good luck.
DAC purchase:new or used?
Hello. Getting in the digital realm.My budget is 1000 dollars for a DAC. Should I buy new or used? Looking more towards simpler DAC with less bells and whistles, but better components! if that makes sense. My system is very modest.
DAC will be used with Mac Book pro or Sony CDP-707 ESD , Yamaha AS-801 , Focal 836 W.
Also, could someone explain the "burn in " time factor?
Thanks for taking the time.
DAC will be used with Mac Book pro or Sony CDP-707 ESD , Yamaha AS-801 , Focal 836 W.
Also, could someone explain the "burn in " time factor?
Thanks for taking the time.