Haven't heard the Nixon but the CIA dac is a super bargain. Have owned Theta, Cal Audio Alpha, Krell and MSB. The CIA is right up there with them and better actually than the MSB III or old Theta. I really like it and the price is certainly great.
Scott Nixon - Sarudac+? TubeDac+? vs CI Audio
I haven't seen much information about his Sarudac and was curious if anyone has had any experience with it.
And does anyone have any experience pairing any of these DACs with a NAD for a transport (I am considering the NAD 521BEE or 542)
External DACs are a bit of a mystery to me and I'm trying to resolve how much better these external DACs will be when coupling to CD players that have "better" DACs.
If anyone can provide a link or a better explanation (especially in regards to these value DACs) I'd appreciate it,
Thanks
Nathan Klassen
And does anyone have any experience pairing any of these DACs with a NAD for a transport (I am considering the NAD 521BEE or 542)
External DACs are a bit of a mystery to me and I'm trying to resolve how much better these external DACs will be when coupling to CD players that have "better" DACs.
If anyone can provide a link or a better explanation (especially in regards to these value DACs) I'd appreciate it,
Thanks
Nathan Klassen