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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
bmdduck
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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
singleendedsingle
664 posts
 
ODAC is almost at the same level of the Bifrost.
jonathan1257
82 posts
 
Not sure if you bought an inexpensive DAC yet, but the Parasound ZDAC is most defintely worth investigating. I have only had it a week or so, but it is a keeper. I always hate the "good for the money" qualifiers on gear, but this thing is stupidly good for what it sells for (there are definitely deals to be had for new ones). Let me know if you want a more detailed discussion about what I like about it.
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