Sergey_S Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Hey, guys! Just sold my NAD M51 and looking for a new amazingly sounding DAC with maybe a streaming option. Would be nice also if that was capable of DSD 512 and maybe PCM 768kHz, just in case Must have XLR balanced outputs and Toslink input. The budget is around $6000 US. Can go higher if needed. My other components are: Foobar2000/HQplayerMacBook Pro (late 2017), USB digital interface: "Gustard U16", Integrated amplifier: Musical Fidelity - "Nu-Vista 600", loudspeakers: "ProAc D48R". Would be super grateful for all suggestions! Thanks! Link to comment
AMR/iFi audio Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 On 1/8/2019 at 4:17 PM, Sergey_S said: Hey, guys! Just sold my NAD M51 and looking for a new amazingly sounding DAC with maybe a streaming option. Would be nice also if that was capable of DSD 512 and maybe PCM 768kHz, just in case Must have XLR balanced outputs and Toslink input. The budget is around $6000 US. Can go higher if needed. My other components are: Foobar2000/HQplayerMacBook Pro (late 2017), USB digital interface: "Gustard U16", Integrated amplifier: Musical Fidelity - "Nu-Vista 600", loudspeakers: "ProAc D48R". Would be super grateful for all suggestions! Thanks! You can check what we did with Pro iDSD. Seems to be a nice fit in your budget and for your needs. Sergey_S 1 Our PowerStation is here: click me! Check out our Tidal MQA Set-up Guides below. Android (Renderer) MobileDesktop (Decoder) via USBDesktop (Decoder) via SPDIF Link to comment
intensemojo Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Auralic Vega G2 Sergey_S 1 Link to comment
jcn3 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 i'd look at a ps audio directstream with the network bridge option (closer to $7k though). for less, how about a sonore ultrarendu w/lps (about $1300) with a chord hugo 2 ($2700)? Sergey_S 1 (1) holo audio red (hqp naa) > chord dave > luxman cl-38uc/mq-88uc > kef reference 1 (2) simaudio moon mind 2 > chord qutest > luxman sq-n150 > monitor audio gold gx100 Link to comment
Sergey_S Posted January 11, 2019 Author Share Posted January 11, 2019 2 minutes ago, jcn3 said: i'd look at a ps audio directstream with the network bridge option (closer to $7k though). for less, how about a sonore ultrarendu w/lps (about $1300) with a chord hugo 2 ($2700)? Yeah, I was about to ask about PS Audio, as I am seriously considering Direct Stream DAC. One thing, that bothers me, is that I will be able to get it in May 2019! Almost 5 months.. But if people say it is really good, I'd wait. Link to comment
diecaster Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 On 1/8/2019 at 7:17 AM, Sergey_S said: Must have XLR balanced outputs and Toslink input. You do realize that Toslink is limited in bandwidth and will not accommodate the DSD and PCM sample rates you require. Sergey_S 1 Link to comment
diecaster Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 1 hour ago, Sergey_S said: Yeah, I was about to ask about PS Audio, as I am seriously considering Direct Stream DAC. One thing, that bothers me, is that I will be able to get it in May 2019! Almost 5 months.. But if people say it is really good, I'd wait. Buy a used one instead of new. The warranty is transferrable and you can get the DAC for almost 50% off of retail. That's how I got mine and I love the DAC. Link to comment
Sergey_S Posted January 11, 2019 Author Share Posted January 11, 2019 Just now, diecaster said: You do realize that Toslink is limited in bandwidth and will not accommodate the DSD and PCM sample rates you require. Yes! But I'd like to have those, just in case! Thank you! Link to comment
Sergey_S Posted January 11, 2019 Author Share Posted January 11, 2019 2 minutes ago, diecaster said: Buy a used one instead of new. The warranty is transferrable and you can get the DAC for almost 50% off of retail. That's how I got mine and I love the DAC. I can't find a used one here in Ukraine, and I don't want to bring one from abroad as I'll have to add 32% taxes on everything above 150 euro, plus custom services.. Also.. I don't like used! Link to comment
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