Hello, I just purchased a Rotel 1520 integrated amp, I am setting it up to my iMac and have ALAC files for music. Speakers are B&W CM5, my living room is about 12x13. I am looking for a DAC under 500, any recommendations? Thank you.
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You might consider the Grant Fidelty Tube DACs like the DAC-09 or the newer DAC-11.
Cheers!Main System:
B&W 801D
Emotiva USP-1 Pre-Amp
Chord SPM-650 Stereo Amp
Oppo BDP-105
Squeezebox Touch
Second System:
B&W CM7
Emotiva UMC-1
Emotiva UPA-2
Oppo BDP-83SE
Grant Fidelity DAC-09
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I run a Rega DAC from my Mac Mini, but there are a number of good DACs available. But for around the $500 mark, Emotiva or Audio-GD make DACs that have had good reviews.Analogue Source: Rega P1 w/ Ortofon OM30, Digital Source: Mac Mini (late 2009), PS3 -> Rega DAC -> Amplification: Rotel RA-1520 -> Speakers: B&W CM5, Wharfedale SW150Comment
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The Calliope uses the DA25TX; we've used that in several designs. It's a real bargain in the performance/cost ratio; it's drawbacks are mainly the large size and flimsy front plate- I've actually dissembled these on occasion and epoxied two front plates together and re-assembled the tweeter with one... -
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Test Setup:
Speakers: B&W Nautilus 805
Integrated Amp: McIntosh MA6800
Source 1: HTPC w/ RME Hammerfall 9632 Soundcard
Source 2: HTPC w/ Musical Fidelity V-Dac (via USB)
Source 3: Marantz DV6001 DVD player w/ MF V-Dac (via digital coax)
* All sources...26 July 2009, 17:49 Sunday
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