I have a Cal Alpha DAC connected to my ARC preamp and it really makes a big difference in volume and sounds great. If you like to try the Cal Alpha get the one that is not the 24/96, the regular one has a higher gain. You can find one under $400.00, excellent combo with the ARC gear!
High output DAC?
Greetings from Spain
I wonder if anyone can tell me the output levels of some DACs:
I need a high output, balanced DAC.
My line stage has a weak gain even using balanced in/out (Audio Research Ref 3) and I'm dissapointed at having to increase the volume to get response from the preamp. (my phono preamp drives it better!)
I have now the Krell Stealth, but seems to be also weak (maybe 2 v max on balanced?) I tested the Theta Pro Basic II balanced and liked it, but couldn't keep because of the price asked.
Any info is really appreciated.
Thanks!
Marcelo
I wonder if anyone can tell me the output levels of some DACs:
I need a high output, balanced DAC.
My line stage has a weak gain even using balanced in/out (Audio Research Ref 3) and I'm dissapointed at having to increase the volume to get response from the preamp. (my phono preamp drives it better!)
I have now the Krell Stealth, but seems to be also weak (maybe 2 v max on balanced?) I tested the Theta Pro Basic II balanced and liked it, but couldn't keep because of the price asked.
Any info is really appreciated.
Thanks!
Marcelo