I've been using a Dacport for about 4 months now, not with a Mac but with an expensive Lenovo laptop. I use if for many hours a day. Originally I used it just with my Denon 5000 headphones when I was out working, but then after talking to Michael Goodman, the head of Centrance, I tried hooking the Dacport directly from my computer (playing only AIFF files and Itunes) to my home amp via a simple 1/4" to RCA adapter and the results are stunning: much more detail than I heard through an NAD CD player playing the same song, be it rock, classic, etc. Another great thing about Dacport is that Michael Goodman answers phone calls and emails. The unit is super strong and also doubles as a Class A headphone amp. To pay only $400 for a DAC that has this many uses is quite astonishing. I plan on using it to run from my laptop direct to my Bryston 4B-STT2 and then my Mag 3.7's. I'll post the results. Goodman told me that the chip in the Dacport is even more advanced than the chip in the Benchmark DAC which goes for close to $2,000.
Macbook to USB to which one?
I'm taking my first venture into computer based music. My main system is described in the system link. I have not had much computer experience and I want it to be easy and painless. I plan on using iTunes AIFF, and also HD Tracks.
Which is the best way to go? USB to HRT + II music streamer, or USB to Musical Fidelity V-Dac, or, USB to Cambridge Audio DAC magic. The output of the selected DAC will get fed into a McIntosh C2300 auxilliary input via rca/rca audio cables.
Thank you for any and all assistance,
Bennett (hififile)
Which is the best way to go? USB to HRT + II music streamer, or USB to Musical Fidelity V-Dac, or, USB to Cambridge Audio DAC magic. The output of the selected DAC will get fed into a McIntosh C2300 auxilliary input via rca/rca audio cables.
Thank you for any and all assistance,
Bennett (hififile)