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What would you buy Sub $350 Firewire/USB DAC
I've thought about taking that route but wondered if having one more converter in the line would be a plus or a minus. Do you have an idea how much the Bel Canto accessory box will cost? A product like that would open a wider range of DAC options.... 
What would you buy Sub $350 Firewire/USB DAC
A little more information:Model Price Type / Chip Inputs Outputs OtherCambridge Audio DacMagic $399 US USB, Coax, Optical RCA/XLR KECES 151 USB DAC $225 US/Burr Brown PCM 2702 ME49710 OP-Amp USB RCA (No Headphone) Musical Fidelity V-DAC $300 US US... 
What would you buy Sub $350 Firewire/USB DAC
>>If there ever was a situation where GIGO applies, upsampling is it LOL<<I can't help but think that this is a terribly important consideration for USB DACs. I suspect that I would enjoy the Cambridge Audiolabs or the Musical Fidelity... 
What would you buy Sub $350 Firewire/USB DAC
What a great post! Apart from confirming what I have always thought to be true (my Musical Fidelity B1's specs aren't any better, and indeed are much worse than many Sony, Pioneer, & etc. components) you raise important issues regarding cost v... 
What would you buy Sub $350 Firewire/USB DAC
The Keces 151 USB DAC is definitely on my short list. At the risk of being contrary, while the DAC is simply a converter, it does seem that the implementation of the conversion is somewhat important. For example, NOS vs. up sampling DACs sound som... 
What would you buy Sub $350 Firewire/USB DAC
I have much more to do, of course. I've dropped the Apogee Mini-DAC from my list as it is too expensive, the Beresford as it hasn't a USB or Firewire input, and the Squeezebox Classic as it is not what I thought it was. I'm likely to remove the Bl... 
What would you buy Sub $350 Firewire/USB DAC
Here is a little more information--I'll have to fill in some blanks.... AudioSector USB NOS DAC Peter Daniel $280 NOS USB Others? Bersesford TC-7510 MK6/4 £200 US twin WM8740 Digital Only Blue Circle USB $190 ? USB/SPDIF Cambri... 
Keces da-131, any reviews or thoughts?
I have similar questions discussed in this thread:http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?ddgtl&1227466952Best,MP 
What would you buy Sub $350 Firewire/USB DAC
I just visited the Audio Magus site, and I don't see the MagiDac listed. Is that a discontinued item? If so, perhaps I can find a used one at a good price.I am both excited and riddled with indecision as it seems that there are a number of possibi... 
What would you buy Sub $350 Firewire/USB DAC
I have a piece of hardware similar to the Focusrite--an M-Audio Fast Track Pro that I use for dumping midi and misc. audio into ProTools. While I find this to a useful piece of hardware, I never considered the output to be that good. I suspect tha... 
What would you buy Sub $350 Firewire/USB DAC
Given that Mr. Moore lives within driving distance from me, that is quite attractive. A little searching makes me think that his products even at a used price might fall well outside my price range. I'll keep an eye open just in case!!!I suppose i... 
What would you buy Sub $350 Firewire/USB DAC
http://whathifi.com/Review/Musical-Fidelity-V-DAC/ offered a positive review but indicated that the latest Cambridge Audio DACMagic offered better value.Of course, I would love to have an A/B comparison. My computer does have a firewire output, bu... 
What would you buy Sub $350 Firewire/USB DAC
An update:Given the price range that I have in mind, I'm leaning toward new rather than used. The Cambridge Audio DACMagic has received favourable reviews, even edging out the Musical Fidelity V-DAC. Peter Daniel's USB DAC continues to receive hig... 
What would you buy Sub $350 Firewire/USB DAC
Both of you make an excellent point about this list being somewhat long. I wish that I could provide a cogent argument for the inclusion of each item on the list, but the embarrassing, sad truth of the matter is that I have no idea of what I am do... 
What would you buy Sub $350 Firewire/USB DAC
"Your list indicates you have done a doctoral on the subject, "Prof". Jolly good show."Thank you for the kind words. More information here:http://www.utoledo.edu/as/music/faculty/p_fairfield.htmlBest,--Patrick