Integrated Amp/DAC with sleek form factor

DeusExa
DeusExa Posts: 491
edited February 2010 in 2 Channel Audio
Any recent integrated amps or DACs with a more sleeker form factor? Like some Arcam models, but under a grand. Will be paired with a 2-ch bookshelf setup.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited February 2010
    Check out the Peachtree Nova or Decco.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • DeusExa
    DeusExa Posts: 491
    edited February 2010
    Peachtree's offerings look somewhat retro IMO. I'm trying to choose something with a more "modern" look.
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited February 2010
    How about a used Bang & Olufsen Beomaster? Sleek form factor, maybe a little out of date but still somewhat modern looking.
    DKG999
    HT System: LSi9, LSiCx2, LSiFX, LSi7, SVS 20-39 PC+, B&K 507.s2 AVR, B&K Ref 125.2, Tripplite LCR-2400, Cambridge 650BD, Signal Cable PC/SC, BJC IC, Samsung 55" LED

    Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC
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  • DeusExa
    DeusExa Posts: 491
    edited February 2010
    Was looking for something new, preferably made in the last couple years or so.
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  • punk-roc
    punk-roc Posts: 1,150
    edited February 2010
    While you said you weren't really into the Peachtree Nova's look.. I just picked one up and have been really happy with its USB connection, amp, and sound. Just in case it enters into consideration for your rig in the future

    Jason
    2-Channel - So far...
    Pre: Dodd ELP
    DAC: W4S-Dac2
    Source(s): Computer and Denon 2910
    Amp: Parasound HCA-1200II
    Speakers: LSi9s - Vr3 Fortress Mod
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  • DeusExa
    DeusExa Posts: 491
    edited February 2010
    BlueFox wrote: »
    Look into the new Wadia DAC/Amp combo that mates with it 170i iPod digital dock. This gives you are small, and powerful system.

    "The Wadia 151PowerDAC mini is a high performance DAC and surprisingly powerful amp combined into the series 1 chassis. The 151PowerDAC mini measures 2”x 8”x 8” (H x W x D) which is the same size as the 170iTransport; making it an ideal audio solution for modern living and work spaces. You can use an existing CD/DVD player with a digital coax or Toslink output, your computer with USB or perhaps the Wadia 170iTransport. Add a pair of your favorite speakers to the 151PowerDAC mini for a complete music system."


    http://www.wadia.com/products/amplifiers/151.php

    Looks very interesting. March 2010 is a bit vague, but we'll see. Anyone use Wadia products?
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,165
    edited February 2010
    Face wrote: »
    Check out the Peachtree Nova or Decco.

    These are nice. I haven't heard one, but I was considering a Decco before I bought something else.
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited February 2010
    DeusExa wrote: »
    Looks very interesting. March 2010 is a bit vague, but we'll see. Anyone use Wadia products?

    Wadia makes great products.


    Here's two other DAC integrated amps:

    http://www.pacificvalve.us/TranscendereS5.html
    http://www.kingrex.com/productimg.aspx?id=2
    Jake
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited February 2010
    heiney9 wrote: »
    These are nice. I haven't heard one, but I was considering a Decco before I bought something else.

    They have a great sound to them, and IMO, best in class for the price.
    Jake
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  • jaxwired
    jaxwired Posts: 201
    edited February 2010
    Bel Canto makes a sleek modern DAC/Amp combo. Beautiful. More than a grand though...
    2 Channel
    NAD C545 -> Benchmark DAC1 -> Bryston BP6 -> Bryston 4B SST2 -> Dynaudio Contour S1.4
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  • DeusExa
    DeusExa Posts: 491
    edited February 2010
    jaxwired wrote: »
    Bel Canto makes a sleek modern DAC/Amp combo. Beautiful. More than a grand though...

    DAC3? Absolutely. Unfortunately, 2K+.
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