What you need to achieve the crunchy, dynamic presentation you're accustomed to at live rock shows is not a specific DAC, but rather a compressor/limiter.
affordable DAC for rock/metal
Any headbangers with suggestions for a DAC around $300?
I have Klipsch Heresy and Onkyo A-9555, which sounds great and I want to upgrade to an external DAC from the pc soundcard I've been using.
The overall sound I like is crunchy, full and dynamic with presence to suit live rock shows.
I'm guessing the DAC should be able to separate instruments well and have a clear, neutral midrange.
The Heresys don't sound bright to me, so I'm thinking something that makes the even more alive would work.
I have Klipsch Heresy and Onkyo A-9555, which sounds great and I want to upgrade to an external DAC from the pc soundcard I've been using.
The overall sound I like is crunchy, full and dynamic with presence to suit live rock shows.
I'm guessing the DAC should be able to separate instruments well and have a clear, neutral midrange.
The Heresys don't sound bright to me, so I'm thinking something that makes the even more alive would work.