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Inexpensive USB DAC

Hi all,

I'm thinking about a reasonably priced (say under $500) USB DAC for an office system. The USB DAC will connect to a Win 7 PC as the only source. The rest of the budget system is NAD C325BEE and Epos ES14s. Any suggestions are appreciated.

Thanks

bmdduck
bmdduck
bmdduck OP
99 posts
 
Thanks for the suggestion on the BiFrost. It certainly seems well regarded and it fits by needs.

Any other good ideas?
lindisfarne
507 posts
 
I have (and like) a Kingrex USB-only DAC. No up-sampling, no voodoo.Very straight-forward. I never use it. If you want it, contact me.
stickman451
529 posts
 
I have not heard this DAC but Light Harmonic does make what is probably the best DAC in the world, The DaVinci, so this piece probably sounds very good:

http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/geek-pulse-a-digital-audio-awesomifier-for-your-desktop
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roscoeiii
1,155 posts
 
The Meridian Explorer is also very well reviewed. Have not heard it tho.
jonathan1257
82 posts
 
Just decided to take a chance on a Parasound ZDAC. Will post my impressions when I have had a chance to listen for a while.
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