I use a CA DACMagic. Its fantastic and for the price you will not find a better unit. It has two digital inputs versus most only supplying one; it also has a digital output. Another plus are three selectable digital filters. USB input works well but all I did was hook up a PC, listen a bit and then went back to using the two digital inputs - one for an older CD player (it elevated the sound of that unit considerably) and one for a Squeezebox Duet and the Duet sounds as good as ever. www.audiokrama.org has quite a few posts and a thread on DACMagic use and ownership.
DAC Recommendations Please
Greetings everyone,
Currently choosing a DAC for a 2-channel system in my study to be used with a pair of Totem Arros. Current source is my PC.
I am considering the following:
PS Audio Digital Labs III ($695)
Cambridge Audio Dac Magic ($399)
Bel Canto II Used ($672)
The Cambridge piece seems to be a great value and well reviewed, but it is not discussed very often in these forums. Does it hold it's own compared to the other two choices?
I probably lean towards warmth and deep soundstage, but I don't want mushy/muddy and I do appreciate details. Seems the Bel Canto is often suggested when folks are looking for a nice warm sound?
Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
Currently choosing a DAC for a 2-channel system in my study to be used with a pair of Totem Arros. Current source is my PC.
I am considering the following:
PS Audio Digital Labs III ($695)
Cambridge Audio Dac Magic ($399)
Bel Canto II Used ($672)
The Cambridge piece seems to be a great value and well reviewed, but it is not discussed very often in these forums. Does it hold it's own compared to the other two choices?
I probably lean towards warmth and deep soundstage, but I don't want mushy/muddy and I do appreciate details. Seems the Bel Canto is often suggested when folks are looking for a nice warm sound?
Thanks in advance for your thoughts.