New to DACs: Please Help


Hi Audiogoners,

I am new to the whole DAC scene. I used to have a full 5.1 set up a few years back and have since paired things down.

My current set up is straight from my computer. I am running a pair of high end M-Audio active speakers (DSM2) from my Mac Pro which is running all lossless files in iTunes.

As a temporary solution I have used a Y cable from my mini speaker jack out to the analog 1/4" on the speakers.

I would like a DAC that will provide a great deal of listening enjoyment, and give my sound an organic quality to it. I have been looking at the Apogee Mini-Dac, Apogee Duet, and just saw a Muisc Hall Tube DAC listed on CL in my area. I would like to get something soon, and have no clue which direction to go.

Thank you!
alcophile

Showing 1 response by geh7

I using a Mac Pro to a Wavelength Proton DAC with a USB connection for my first DAC. Sounds great.