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good DAC , recommend plz and your reason?

I am in the process of looking for a good DAC for using with PC. In my past experience, I had a chance to listen to Lavry DA10, BenchMark DAC1, Grace m902, and the best of them Audio Aero prima DAC.
Therefore, right now I want something which is better than the Prima. I like an DAC which can make digital music become so so RRREAL and have romatic sounds.

Can you also tell me your reason why you love and choose it?

If you recommend me something so expensive(10k??? Uh Uh > <), then I think I have to look for the used one. In that case, can you also tell me a good fair price for a used one

Thanks
lobster_king
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drummermitchell
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You might want to look at Bryston's new BDA-1
Haven't listened to her yet $1995.00
Lots of inputs also,separate power transformers for digital and analog,Worth a look
istanbulu
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I'd check out and talk with Larry Moore of Ultra Fi regarding his iRoc USB DAC.

The iRoc is very reasonably priced and Larry has one up for auction (a promotion) on Audiogon right now. He also has a very generous (imho) return policy.

I really like the results of the iRoc DACs I own, both on tube and ss.

iRocs have been used by other mfgrs at CES to promote other products.

I don't think you will be disappointed, especially if you use a MacMini with high quality USB cables (synergistic research or ridge street audio) and ICs from the DAC to your preamp.

:) listening,

Ed

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mrjstark
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I've heard Bryston......you won't like it....I initially (during CES 2008) thought that it might be worth looking into.......it is not. If pushed againts the wall, Benchmark is a better value and sounds on par or better.
I know at least one owner who owned iRoc usb and switched to Isabellina DAC. Just my 2c.
lobster_king OP
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thanks for all your replying, everyone
after searching some for sale posts on the DAC section. I am curious about the Blue circle BC501ob or Theta gen viii dac/pre amp will be better than the audio prima DAC MKII SE or not . Are the for sale reasonable?

thanks
natewalker_2006
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like Mrjstark, I own the RWA Isabella with Isabellina dac and I agree - it sounds the least "digital" and just sounds real and effortless and much more like vinyl. sorry I am not the best at describing how audio equipment makes me feel. I saw this post on the RWA forum and this guy describes it spot on in my opionin:
http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/index.php?topic=58678.0

for the price and because of the 30-day trial period, it is worth auditioning for yourself. It might seduce you like it has done for me!

-Nate
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