The "Off-Ramp USB Converter" is another excellent converter according to reviews.
Yet another DAC recommendation request
I'm as pleased with my system as an audio obsessor can be...but thinking about going to the next level with my DAC.
Right now I'm running a modded PS Audio D Link 3 (magnificent piece, I'm pretty convinced that (for my tastes) not much can touch it below $1000 used. However, I think I can get a bit more of what I like about it... if invest a little more.
I'm wondering, for more (say between $1250 and $2500 used) maybe I can take it to the next level? From Tejay's DAC classification thread...I'm into the so called #2 category of DACs:
"... These DACS "flavors" revolve around a "musical/organic" sense, natural timbres,and an easy flowing liquidity..."
Other Factors: My PC/iMAC is the (lossless) source... I have an spdif converter so it can be usb, Opt, or Coax input, I DON'T care about hi-rez (maybe give me some legacy DAC options?)--Only Redbook; I don't want clumsy software drivers or to have to regularly fiddle with the computer to use it; it doesn't need to also be a p/a; I don't need multiple inputs/outputs. Has to have single-ended outputs (my integrated does not have balanced).
I got some other recommendations from Tejay's and other threads...but they all seem to be $3000 and higher. From what I've read, the Levinson DACs seem to possess the characteristics I'm looking for ...but again...those are up there in price and reportedly that equipment is not easily/economically serviceable?
I had an ARC DAC7 and really liked it (though not quite as full bodied as I liked...it was a great DAC...). Before I just snag another one of those...What are your recommendations (Based on actual experience please! ; )
Rest of system: Modded MF A5 integrated, Maggie 1.6's I HATE forward sounding systems and I have no desire to be able to isolate the third chair french horn. It would be nice to have a bit of accuracy without the edge!
Right now I'm running a modded PS Audio D Link 3 (magnificent piece, I'm pretty convinced that (for my tastes) not much can touch it below $1000 used. However, I think I can get a bit more of what I like about it... if invest a little more.
I'm wondering, for more (say between $1250 and $2500 used) maybe I can take it to the next level? From Tejay's DAC classification thread...I'm into the so called #2 category of DACs:
"... These DACS "flavors" revolve around a "musical/organic" sense, natural timbres,and an easy flowing liquidity..."
Other Factors: My PC/iMAC is the (lossless) source... I have an spdif converter so it can be usb, Opt, or Coax input, I DON'T care about hi-rez (maybe give me some legacy DAC options?)--Only Redbook; I don't want clumsy software drivers or to have to regularly fiddle with the computer to use it; it doesn't need to also be a p/a; I don't need multiple inputs/outputs. Has to have single-ended outputs (my integrated does not have balanced).
I got some other recommendations from Tejay's and other threads...but they all seem to be $3000 and higher. From what I've read, the Levinson DACs seem to possess the characteristics I'm looking for ...but again...those are up there in price and reportedly that equipment is not easily/economically serviceable?
I had an ARC DAC7 and really liked it (though not quite as full bodied as I liked...it was a great DAC...). Before I just snag another one of those...What are your recommendations (Based on actual experience please! ; )
Rest of system: Modded MF A5 integrated, Maggie 1.6's I HATE forward sounding systems and I have no desire to be able to isolate the third chair french horn. It would be nice to have a bit of accuracy without the edge!
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