I found the XDAC v3 to have wonderful detail, but on the dry and analytical side, and lacking in the low-end. I haven't compared the XDAC v3 to the other models you mention, but that was my impression of it by itself. It didn't last long in my system, as I prefer a more lush sound with more low-end. I settled on a Bel Canto DAC 1.1 (which is a great match with Rega players, by the way)
Musical Fidelity Xdac's versus older models
Hello Folks:
I have heard both the a324 and trivista dac's in various systems and always enjoyed the sound of each. I am wondering how the sound of the above compares to the xdac v3 or the new xdac v8 when taking into account the costs. I would be pairing the dac's with a Sony or Rega player as a transport.
Thanks for the help.
D.H.