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Post by dmraupp on Nov 12, 2014 11:30:42 GMT -5
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Post by DYohn on Nov 12, 2014 11:40:35 GMT -5
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Post by drtrey3 on Nov 12, 2014 11:56:47 GMT -5
Ditto on the XDA-2. Lots of DAC for little cash.
Trey
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Post by cawgijoe on Nov 12, 2014 12:14:26 GMT -5
And actually, if you really want to save some dough, I'm getting ready to put an XDA-1 up for sale cheap. I have the XMC-1 now and don't need it anymore. Works great. Sorry, shameless plug!  |
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Post by Hair Nick on Nov 12, 2014 12:17:31 GMT -5
XDA-2 is an awesome DAC.
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Post by hemster on Nov 12, 2014 12:19:42 GMT -5
As has been said, go for the XMC-2.
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Post by cwmcobra on Nov 12, 2014 12:40:54 GMT -5
As has been said, go for the XMC-2. There you guys go again.....teasing us with future products!!  |
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Post by boomzilla on Nov 12, 2014 12:52:08 GMT -5
The two best cheap DACs I've heard are the Audioquest Dragonfly (USB only) and the Jolida Tube FX.
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Post by KeithL on Nov 12, 2014 13:07:01 GMT -5
It really depends on what you're looking for. If you want a neutral DAC, then the XDA-2 would be an excellent choice. (The XDA-2 Gen2 product page will be up shortly....) If you don't need the headphone output, that used XDA-1 will do you just fine (however, remember that you will be limited to 48k via USB on the XDA-1). The two best cheap DACs I've heard are the Audioquest Dragonfly (USB only) and the Jolida Tube FX. |
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Post by Jim on Nov 12, 2014 13:08:06 GMT -5
The best cheap DAC I've heard is the Emotiva DC-1. What??  |
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Post by boomzilla on Nov 12, 2014 13:16:20 GMT -5
The best cheap DAC I've heard is the Emotiva DC-1. What?? ROTFLMAO!   |
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Post by Jim on Nov 12, 2014 13:17:07 GMT -5
I couldn't resist. I'm sorry! [For anyone not familiar, Boom did not actually say that!] |
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Post by brubacca on Nov 12, 2014 13:20:17 GMT -5
I really like my Meridian Explorer which is being cleared out at audio advisor for $150!
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Post by vcautokid on Nov 12, 2014 13:29:13 GMT -5
The XDA-2 is great. But a little more, the DC-1 is phenomenal.
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Post by hemster on Nov 12, 2014 14:14:08 GMT -5
As has been said, go for the XMC-2. There you guys go again.....teasing us with future products!! Dang.. autocorrupt feature on the phone... I meant the X DA-2. |
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Post by dmraupp on Nov 12, 2014 14:50:12 GMT -5
I agree that the XDA-2 would be a great deal at $219.00.I was going to buy one but the it says reserve.I was going to reserve one but it wont let me.I saw that KeithL said the XDA-2 Gen 2 page was going to be up soon.Anyone know what the price on that will be?I am just trying to better my 2 channel sound quality.My max would be $250.00.I do not stream any music so USB would not be used.
Thanks for all the suggestions so far.
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Post by cwmcobra on Nov 12, 2014 14:59:28 GMT -5
There you guys go again.....teasing us with future products!! Dang.. autocorrupt feature on the phone... I meant the X DA-2. (rofl)Sorry, couldn't help myself. Count me as one that is anxiously awaiting the next XMC/RMC platform! |
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Post by garbulky on Nov 12, 2014 15:30:57 GMT -5
Dragonfly or DC-1 is my reccomendation.
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Post by dmraupp on Nov 12, 2014 16:23:14 GMT -5
Dragonfly or DC-1 is my reccomendation. Thanks,but unfortunately the Dragonfly is USB only and unless you are going to sell me you're DC-1 for $250.00 does not meet my budget |
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Post by garbulky on Nov 12, 2014 16:32:38 GMT -5
Dragonfly or DC-1 is my reccomendation. Thanks,but unfortunately the Dragonfly is USB only and unless you are going to sell me you're DC-1 for $250.00 does not meet my budget That's true. Unfortunately, the XDA-2 which is in the price range isn't quite what I would go for. But I'm kind of picky! I love my DC-1 though! There are schiit DAC's too that are supposed to be nice - but no volume control. |
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