DAC recommendation

Or a PS Audio Digital Link III?

Thanks @shadorne

how about in the $200-$300 range? That’s about my budget on these outlays.

Used is good! Got those CD players at that same price point. 

@jay

What does Multibit mean on the Schitt products?

@wig @audioengr looks cool but appears to be 5x or 10x times my budget. Am I missing something?

it certainly is described as having the traits I’m looking for - I like my CD players for their involving, analogue-like sound. So I’m wondering if there’s a DAC for that price... thanks!

@bigkidz 

Yeah not really looking to upgrade the CD player, rather looking for a DAC that would make Tidal and FLACs sound equally musical and engaging.  And wondering if that exists for $300, new or used...

What's the skinny on all the Musical Fidelity DACs up on A'gon?

Hi guys, thanks for the recommendations.  Seems like DAC tech is still moving pretty rapidly to get a handle on it.

@wharfy That chart is great and very helpful thanks!

@gents Thanks seems like there are a lot of used and affordable Musical Fidelity DACs out there.  Is there a general consensus on their Pros and Cons?

Seems like Musical Fidelity, Schitt Mobi or Bifrost, and the Micromega MyDAC are decent contenders to perform well.

Would these be significantly superior to my Fiio D03, which certainly doesn't sound bad.  Could you describe the differences 

Those of you throwing shade at an 18-year old MSRP $3,000 CD player, could you please describe how things will sound different/better with updated tech?  I'm curious as the CD50 sounds pretty fricking delicious to my ears... 

How about the Arcam irDAC?  Thoughts on it's sound?

Thanks!

Or a Theta Pro Prime II?

@azthu That is a neat looking little box!

How does it sound?  Have you had other DACs you can compare it to?