I agree on the Marantz HD DAC 1. Very nice unit for the money, built very well and it's a very nice headphone amp on top of it. As a headphone amp alone it's worth the money, but I do agree it is a better DAC. Very nice piece and great recommendation from khoihd.
Dac Suggestions for Rega System
Hi - I have a Rega Elex-R, Apollo-R, and Kef LS50's in my listening room. I was able to audition a Rega Dac-R and I really like what it did to the source overall, very musical while tightening up low-end smear and providing a clearer front-to-back depth. Just curious if there are other Dac's I should be looking at before buying the Rega Dac-R. Looking for a musical Dac, something not overly clinical since the Rega system isn't terribly forgiving with sub-par material. Thanks!