DAC $300 Budget
jeremymarcinko
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I'm considering the following, please let me know your thoughts and experience
Dacmagic 100
DACitX
Musical fidelity v90
I'm leaning toward the Cambridge, unless...
Dacmagic 100
DACitX
Musical fidelity v90
I'm leaning toward the Cambridge, unless...
Oh, Listen here mister. We got no way of understandin' this world. But we got as much sense of this bird flyin in the sky. Now there is a lot that bird don't know, but it don't change the fact that the world is happening to him all the same. What I am tryin to say is, is that the course of your life, well its changing, and you don't even see it- Forest Bondurant
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1. DACitX
2. Dacmagic 100
3. MF V90
That's the order Id go....."....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963) -
I don't know how you feel about saving a bit more, they're sold out at the moment anyway, but this one really interests me.
http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/marhddac1/marantz-hd-dac1-headphone-amplifier-with-dac-mode/1.html
They have the DacMagic Plus for $400
http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/cambdacmagicplusbl/cambridge-audio-dacmagic-plus-digital-to-analogue-converter-preamplifier-black/1.htmlafterburnt wrote: »They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.
Village Idiot of Club Polk -
I love my arcam rDAC. The new version is supposed to be a LOT better and is getting really good reviews, but it's also out of ur price range...Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
Game Room 5.1.4: Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
Bedroom 2.1 Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer -
That Marantz HD-DAC1 would look gorgeous with the old AV560 I purchased yesterdayOh, Listen here mister. We got no way of understandin' this world. But we got as much sense of this bird flyin in the sky. Now there is a lot that bird don't know, but it don't change the fact that the world is happening to him all the same. What I am tryin to say is, is that the course of your life, well its changing, and you don't even see it- Forest Bondurant
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I really like the sound of the Wolfson in the onkyo Integrated, but it is far from their premier chip. That's why I was leaning toward the Cambridge, but I hear lots of good things on the Sabre. Hmmm...this isn't getting easier.Oh, Listen here mister. We got no way of understandin' this world. But we got as much sense of this bird flyin in the sky. Now there is a lot that bird don't know, but it don't change the fact that the world is happening to him all the same. What I am tryin to say is, is that the course of your life, well its changing, and you don't even see it- Forest Bondurant
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Find a used Essence HDACC. Great sound and an hdmi input for better flexibility.
^^^This is number two on the DAC list of wants.
I'm getting DACed to pieces!
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Thoughts on the Micromega MyDac, it has some great reviews.
http://www.musicdirect.com/p-106045-micromega-mydac-asynchronous-usb-dac.aspx
Oh, Listen here mister. We got no way of understandin' this world. But we got as much sense of this bird flyin in the sky. Now there is a lot that bird don't know, but it don't change the fact that the world is happening to him all the same. What I am tryin to say is, is that the course of your life, well its changing, and you don't even see it- Forest Bondurant -
Marantz AV560? I owned one of those long ago, briefly. Bought it unheard off Audiogon because it was a step-up feature wise from what I was using at the time. Have you spent any time listening to it yet? I hate to put a damper on your purchase, but that pre-amp was, by far, one of the worst sounding pieces I've ever owned. Lifeless, flat, horrible sound stage, boring. Hopefully, whatever you're mating it with will be better.
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I have actually owned one about six years ago and had it paired with a Yamaha M-60 and Monitor 10's. It was glorious is my basement rig. The background on that piece was extremely quiet and the tuner did a great job as well. I also liked that no matter how high I turned the volume there was never any hiss from my tweeters. Basically it is only going to serve as a volume control and tuner in my den system, as I realized all other features are terribly outdated. I think it will be just fine and if not I am only out $60
Oh, Listen here mister. We got no way of understandin' this world. But we got as much sense of this bird flyin in the sky. Now there is a lot that bird don't know, but it don't change the fact that the world is happening to him all the same. What I am tryin to say is, is that the course of your life, well its changing, and you don't even see it- Forest Bondurant -
jeremymarcinko wrote: »Thoughts on the Micromega MyDac, it has some great reviews.
http://www.musicdirect.com/p-106045-micromega-mydac-asynchronous-usb-dac.aspx
i've got one and love the way it sounds. right now only listening through coaxial input.Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
Puritan PSM156 -
jeremymarcinko wrote: »Thoughts on the Micromega MyDac, it has some great reviews.
http://www.musicdirect.com/p-106045-micromega-mydac-asynchronous-usb-dac.aspx
i've got one and love the way it sounds. right now only listening through coaxial input.
Does the build quality seem adequate? I have read mixed reviews on that aspect.
It seems to be a good deal at $250, however.Oh, Listen here mister. We got no way of understandin' this world. But we got as much sense of this bird flyin in the sky. Now there is a lot that bird don't know, but it don't change the fact that the world is happening to him all the same. What I am tryin to say is, is that the course of your life, well its changing, and you don't even see it- Forest Bondurant -
they put the quality into the dac, but once you hook it up and just listen to music you forget about it.Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
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Grant Fidelity Tube Audio Tube Dac II..$250..thoughts?
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/da-converters-grant-fidelity-tube-audio-tube-dac-ii-2016-01-12-digital-02050-marshfield-maOh, Listen here mister. We got no way of understandin' this world. But we got as much sense of this bird flyin in the sky. Now there is a lot that bird don't know, but it don't change the fact that the world is happening to him all the same. What I am tryin to say is, is that the course of your life, well its changing, and you don't even see it- Forest Bondurant -
No hi rez...bummer, I don't think I could live without that.Oh, Listen here mister. We got no way of understandin' this world. But we got as much sense of this bird flyin in the sky. Now there is a lot that bird don't know, but it don't change the fact that the world is happening to him all the same. What I am tryin to say is, is that the course of your life, well its changing, and you don't even see it- Forest Bondurant
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I picked this one up for 375.00
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/da-converters-musical-fidelity-m1-dac-2016-01-16-digital-55364-mound-mn?show_listing=true
Not sure how it will compare with the dac in my M6si
This one is going on the M6500
I should have it Monday. I really like all the input options -
I picked this one up for 375.00
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/da-converters-musical-fidelity-m1-dac-2016-01-16-digital-55364-mound-mn?show_listing=true
Not sure how it will compare with the dac in my M6si
This one is going on the M6500
I should have it Monday. I really like all the input options
Should be close Bob, I believe MF used the same dac components from the M1 into the M-integrateds.HT SYSTEM-
Sony 850c 4k
Pioneer elite vhx 21
Sony 4k BRP
SVS SB-2000
Polk Sig. 20's
Polk FX500 surrounds
Cables-
Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable
Kitchen
Sonos zp90
Grant Fidelity tube dac
B&k 1420
lsi 9's -
Thank you Tony. I appreciate that.
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Zdac for $225...a good deal?https://www.audiogon.com/listings/da-converters-parasound-zdac-2016-01-21-digital-94104-san-francisco-ca
Would you buy from a seller with no feedback?Post edited by jeremymarcinko onOh, Listen here mister. We got no way of understandin' this world. But we got as much sense of this bird flyin in the sky. Now there is a lot that bird don't know, but it don't change the fact that the world is happening to him all the same. What I am tryin to say is, is that the course of your life, well its changing, and you don't even see it- Forest Bondurant -
[quote You you buy from a seller with no feedback?[/quote]
Life's too short.
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at that dollar amount yes. Everyone has to start somewhere. Audiogon staff are very helpful if there is an issue.
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The Marantz arrived in excellent condition
Oh, Listen here mister. We got no way of understandin' this world. But we got as much sense of this bird flyin in the sky. Now there is a lot that bird don't know, but it don't change the fact that the world is happening to him all the same. What I am tryin to say is, is that the course of your life, well its changing, and you don't even see it- Forest Bondurant -
Well after reading dozens of reviews I have decided to try the Musical fidelity v90. It should be here Monday. I like it's basic features and 32 bit capabilities. Not sold on burr brown though..fingers crossed. Now to find a another power amp.Oh, Listen here mister. We got no way of understandin' this world. But we got as much sense of this bird flyin in the sky. Now there is a lot that bird don't know, but it don't change the fact that the world is happening to him all the same. What I am tryin to say is, is that the course of your life, well its changing, and you don't even see it- Forest Bondurant
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Should have gone straight for the M1 in MF dacs. The V90 just isn't up to par in my book.HT SYSTEM-
Sony 850c 4k
Pioneer elite vhx 21
Sony 4k BRP
SVS SB-2000
Polk Sig. 20's
Polk FX500 surrounds
Cables-
Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable
Kitchen
Sonos zp90
Grant Fidelity tube dac
B&k 1420
lsi 9's -
I like the Cambridge DAC's personally over the other 2.Dan
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Yeah, maybe so. I decided on cost and function. The opinions here and elsewhere are very mixed, so it seems to me that preference in Dac s are like preference in women. If I don't like the v90 I'll try something else.
I think I would have liked the Cambridge too. My experience with Wolfson dacs have been very good. Variety is the spice of life, however. Oh, Listen here mister. We got no way of understandin' this world. But we got as much sense of this bird flyin in the sky. Now there is a lot that bird don't know, but it don't change the fact that the world is happening to him all the same. What I am tryin to say is, is that the course of your life, well its changing, and you don't even see it- Forest Bondurant
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