tcliffo1 Posted June 5, 2017 Posted June 5, 2017 My current set up is.... Accuphase C-280 preamp BAT VK500 power amp Yamaha NS1000's I'm looking to run flac or lossless from laptop into the pre. I heard the Marantz HD DAC1 is good, but there are so many dacs out there I just need some advice. https://www.aussiehifi.com.au/marantz-hd-dac1-headphone-amplifier-w-dac-mode?gclid=CJ3jg-7MpdQCFQwEKgodltgMHw
~Spyne~ Posted June 5, 2017 Posted June 5, 2017 19 minutes ago, Qwertyqaz said: What do you want to spend ? This!! And what resolution files do you need to play? 16/44.1, 24/96, 24/192, DSD?
DoggieHowser Posted June 5, 2017 Posted June 5, 2017 I have the older TEAC UD501 with a warmer sounding BurrBrown DAC in dual mono setup. Not a bad performer and supports a plethora of inputs. Not sure if you are around Brisbane. You can have it for $450. Might be something worth considering if this is your first attempt at computer/digital audio. Has a headphone amp too.
tcliffo1 Posted June 5, 2017 Author Posted June 5, 2017 1 hour ago, Qwertyqaz said: What do you want to spend ? Around 1000 bucks.
tcliffo1 Posted June 5, 2017 Author Posted June 5, 2017 1 hour ago, ~Spyne~ said: This!! And what resolution files do you need to play? 16/44.1, 24/96, 24/192, DSD? I'm not sure sorry, I'm new to DACs. Which resolution is the best?
Guest rogerthat Posted June 5, 2017 Posted June 5, 2017 (edited) At that price and with that equipment you definitely want a balanced output. The TEAC mentioned above has that. So does the ROTEL RDD-1580 DAC which I have heard and like. Or the Audiolab MDAC is meant to have better USB input than the Rotel. Edited June 5, 2017 by rogerthat
powerav Posted June 5, 2017 Posted June 5, 2017 49 minutes ago, tcliffo1 said: I'm not sure sorry, I'm new to DACs. Which resolution is the best? Not really a matter of what's best it's what you have, if you do not have any DSD material then no point getting it like wise with 192 hi res.
tcliffo1 Posted June 5, 2017 Author Posted June 5, 2017 2 minutes ago, powerav said: Not really a matter of what's best it's what you have, if you do not have any DSD material then no point getting it like wise with 192 hi res. Hey I have backed up all of my cd collection onto a hd. The format i used was apple lossless.
powerav Posted June 5, 2017 Posted June 5, 2017 (edited) Well any DAC will be good for that. Edited June 5, 2017 by powerav
Guest rogerthat Posted June 5, 2017 Posted June 5, 2017 The Klein DACs get great reviews here also. I would love to hear one. http://gieseler.com.au/ProductsPage/index.html
tcliffo1 Posted June 5, 2017 Author Posted June 5, 2017 18 minutes ago, rogerthat said: The Klein DACs get great reviews here also. I would love to hear one. http://gieseler.com.au/ProductsPage/index.html Sweet thanks for the recommendation Do you think the marantz might cut it? https://www.aussiehifi.com.au/marantz-hd-dac1-headphone-amplifier-w-dac-mode?gclid=CJ3jg-7MpdQCFQwEKgodltgMHw
todagt Posted June 5, 2017 Posted June 5, 2017 I have a black NAD M51 for sale and well under your budget. You can try it out first in your own system before committing. Thanks
Guest rogerthat Posted June 5, 2017 Posted June 5, 2017 5 minutes ago, todagt said: I have a black NAD M51 for sale and well under your budget. You can try it out first in your own system before committing. Thanks That is an awesome offer. Highly respected DAC. Regarding whether the Marantz might cut it, I have no experience with it and have heard no feedback. Someone else would have to chime in.
Guest rogerthat Posted June 5, 2017 Posted June 5, 2017 Very positive Marantz review: http://www.avrev.com/home-theater-preamplifiers/stereo-preamps/marantz-hd-dac1-dsd-dac-and-headphone-amp-revie-2.html
Cardiiiii Posted June 5, 2017 Posted June 5, 2017 Wait for a Klein or Audio GD PCM1704 DAC to come along.
Qwertyqaz Posted June 5, 2017 Posted June 5, 2017 Lots of recommendations. Definitely worth auditioning a few. Where are you located ?
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