Good DAC to go with a Pioneer PD-65 as a transport

Just bought a Pioneer PD-65 player and want to use it as a transport only. What is a good DAC to use with this unit?

zippyy03-18-2002 8:07pm

seandtaylor99 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,262 posts 03-19-2002 at 01:20am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I can recommend a used monarchy 22a or 22b .... .. however my recommendation is not on the basis of A/B comparisons with other DACs ... it is because .. 1) you can get it for $250 used. 2) it sounded significantly better than a stock Marantz CD67SE ... no slouch in itself. Big bang for the buck. Made even better with the addition of the monarchy DIP for an extra $100. I'm sure others will give you recommendations for more expensive DACs, which may be better than the Monarchy, if your budget permits. However I think the used Monarchys are good value for money.
glide3 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 402 posts 03-19-2002 at 01:28am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete What is your budget? The rest of your system?
jcadwelle841 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2 posts 03-19-2002 at 01:25am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I used a PD 65 with a full blown Audio Alchemy rig, DDe V3.0, DTi Pro and Monolithic sound power supply. Always pleased.