DAC recommendations

Hi all. I need some recommendations for a DAC with both a USB B input and optical input. Budget up to say $1000 but less expensive the better

mikeybklyn12-29-2021 11:18pm

bkeske Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,596 posts 12-31-2021 at 08:21pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Denafrips Ares II. Never ceases to amaze me.
soix Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 8,999 posts 12-31-2021 at 08:17pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I’m liking my Musician Pegasus R2R DAC quite a bit — very neutral and detailed but still very musical. Soundnews.net just did a review of their cheaper Draco and sound wise doesn’t sound like it gives up much to the Pegasus if it has the connections you need. Best of luck.
erik_squires Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 15,996 posts 12-30-2021 at 10:28pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Used Parasound if you can find them. I have a Topping and it's pretty Meh. Ayre is especially good if yo have headphones.
ditusa Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,797 posts 12-30-2021 at 09:50pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Look at the Schiit Bifrost-2 Dac. https://www.schiit.com/products/bifrost-1
tomstruck Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 350 posts 12-30-2021 at 07:01pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete look for an Ayre Codex used has both and its a great Dac Audio Connection has used ones from time to time
grinnell Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,077 posts 12-30-2021 at 05:13pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete look at MHDT