DAC with preamp and remote


Looking for a DAC with integrated pre/linestage and remote under $1500 new/used. I know of these, what others should I consider?

Bel Canto DAC 1.5 (new)
Bel Canto e.one DAC 3 (used)
Wyred 4 Sound DAC-2 (new)
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Showing 2 responses by cmalak

In the current issue of Stereophile, Jon Iverson reviews the YBA WD202, which is a DAC and headphone amp. It can also drive an amp and has a remote control. At $879, looks like a good deal ($750 street price). Jon Iverson compares it the Musical Fidelity V-DAC, Cambridge Audio DAC Magic, Benchmark DAC1 USB, and the Ayre QB-9 DACs. His verdict, the YBA unit outclassed the Musical Fidelity and Cambridge Audio DACs and it kept up with the $700 more expensive Benchmark DAC. May be worth your while to give a listen. Good luck.