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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
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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.
bmdduck OP
99 posts
 
Lindisfarne - I can't figure out how to contact you, maybe you could contact me? I may be interested.

thanks

bmdduck
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