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Post by albireo13 on Aug 19, 2015 7:43:29 GMT -5
I have a SONOS audio system. I currently have the SONOS Connect box driving my UPA2 power amps. It functions great but, I want to use an external DAC and avoid the SONOS analog outputs
to get the best audio.
Any suggestions for a non-USB DAC that doesn't cost a mint? I'm thinking <$200 is my budget. Thx,
Rob
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Post by drtrey3 on Aug 19, 2015 9:02:04 GMT -5
A used XDAC would work great. I got an older model for my computer audio and I am quite happy with the upgrade it provided. You can score one here pretty easily.
Trey
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Post by unsound on Aug 19, 2015 9:22:49 GMT -5
I have an XDA-2 G1 on sale here (Seattle) locally on Craigslist. Will send you a PM with link.
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Post by GreenKiwi on Aug 19, 2015 9:33:27 GMT -5
Yeah, I'd look to get a used XDA-1 or XDA-2. You could probably get an XDA-1 for $100... which is crazy, it is a great dac.
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Post by garbulky on Aug 19, 2015 14:25:13 GMT -5
I used an XDA-1. It's ridiculous the prices they are selling at. Now it does have a different sound. Think of it like a "brilliant" treble. It's pretty intoxicating but it's good. Not 100% neutral in the midrange but hard to tell unless you've had better. If you have a USB output, audioquest dragonfly another stellar performer
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Post by klinemj on Aug 19, 2015 17:29:28 GMT -5
Rumor has it they will release a third egi dac that is an even bigger Ego. Don't know if it will take other than USB inputs. But it appears to be coming soon.
Mark
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Post by emovac on Aug 28, 2015 2:17:22 GMT -5
Arcam Sonlink is a good space fit, but is single dimensional. it is designed to fit directly under the ZP 90 Connect. Only one digital input for the Sonos device is provided, but any line in you attach is run through the DAC.
it connects with a single digital coaxial cable which is incorporated into the Arcam Sonlink. Use one for my bedroom system. Sounds pretty good. They can be had for around $200-250.
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Post by evan1 on Aug 28, 2015 4:34:18 GMT -5
Schiit modi
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Post by jlafrenz on Aug 28, 2015 13:22:11 GMT -5
I don't know what the XDA-2's are going for used, but this would be a good option. I think it is better sounding than the XDA-1. You could also look for a Cambridge Audio DAC Magic. Used it should be in your price range and is a great value. I have yet to hear a Schiit DAC, but I continually read good things.
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