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Which dac with this system?

Hello everyone,

Getting back into the hobby and trying to create a minimalist system that is convenient, low cost, and of course sound great. I have decided to use the Quad 12L , eliminates the need of an amp, as my speakers and the Squeezebox touch as my source. What I need now are recommendations for a DAC that has coaxial balanced output, digital in, and is around the 300 - 500 dollar range.

Any recommendations?
daimbert

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daimbert OP
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What if I do not need balanced outputs? Would that open the possibilities more? The only real reason I wanted balanced outputs was because the quads 12l active accept them and some say balanced sound better than unbalanced outputs.

What can I get now?
daimbert OP
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Forgot to mention that it must also have volume control.
daimbert OP
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You think the Emotiva DA-1 will work? Not to sure about the volume control though.
daimbert OP
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Do you think the M-audio Audiophile, which I own, would work? It does have coaxial input and a output level controller. I mean its not great but could hold me until I can purchase something good no?
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