MHDT Havana best DAC under 600 used?

The USB is definitely the weak link but to answer your question, yes it would be hard to beat at the $600.00 price point if you like an organic lush sound and not a clinical detailed sound. I have mine in a second system and just can't bring myself to sell it.

Greg

the usb is not async. I prefer natural, musical sound as oppose to over clinical which is what I believe this piece does well according to the reviews.

I don't recall the usb vs. spdif input being significantly different in sound, anyone have first hand knowledge would be great..

Too subjective of a question to answer.

The USB is its weak link. If you are going to use USB as a source, get a converter to spdif. I'm not sureifthe USB is even asynchronous.

I hear it's a very good DAC but why not put your money towards something that is DSD capable ?