@audioguy85 he specifically asked for a list.
Is there a DAC ranking list?
This is a follow up from my previous thread seeking more definition and presence in my music. Among other ideas, I was advised to get a new DAC and several brands were tossed out from $100 to $1700+. The world of DAC’s is large, and I’m wondering if there’s a ranking list for them, similar to Crinicles list for earphones. I especially like the value ratings on that list, such as “Redefines the price bracket.”
Here’s a recap of my scenario:
I listen to jazz at lower volumes on radio.garden.com via my Apple iPad pro
My room is big, 20ft by 40ft, no carpeting or drapes, with a corner LP triangle
Apple AirPort Express Wireless Router a1392 300Mbps
B & O BeoLab 8000 powered speakers, 10ft from the LP
Hsu ULS15 Mk II 15in sealed sub imid-room
Paradigm Monitor Series 7 12in sealed sub mid-room via wireless transmitter
Monoprice cables 10ft and 25ft, 22awg, 3.5mm plugs to RCA connections
I am sure there are many good and great DAC’s out there. But are there some that punch above their price category? I also don’t want to pay a premium for one that exceeds the quality capabilities of the rest of my system.
My music sounds “A++” with my Moondrop Blessing headphones, so listening to radio.garden.com on my iPad is giving me the quality of sound that I am seeking for my speakers.
Also, I don’t know if I need a DAC with a preamp or a streamer. Thx for any ideas you might have that could help me.
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UPDATE: I bought a Bluesound NODE 3rd gen, and connected it through an AiMesh WiFi repeater dual band 300+867Mpbs. I started by tuning in to Radio Paradise MOA music. WOW!! I was impressed!! Prior to this, I was pleased hearing a few notes on a few selections that sounded real and present. With the above, everything sounded that way. I was looking for an upgrade, and I have more than I could have hoped for. I'm going to sit back and enjoy this for a while! I have cat5 wiring nearby, Would using that be an improvement over using the repeater? Does anyone have a suggested way to access free jazz radio stations on the NODE? I’ll explore subscriptions after I settle in to how and what I want to listen to. My background story is that due to work and outdoor play, I had stopped listening to music on my JBL L220 system and sold it. I do listen to music trough my earphones daily. Then I ran across a set of B&O BeoLab8000 speakers and decided to get back into listening. Since then I’ve added 2 subwoofers, new earphones and now the NODE. Every choice has been a good one so far. My original post was to find a good value DAC because that had been suggested. I ended up with a different outcome and it worked well for me. The NODE is too far away from my chair to use my Moondrop Blessing 2 earphones, but I can plug them into my iPad and go back radio.garden jazz stations when the need arises. |
Hello, Best overall DAC: RME ADI-2 DAC FS. Regards: Uninstall The Sims 2 |
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