Looking for my first DAC

OP, not that it matters in the case of a dac, but how is your AR preamp feeding the Acoustats ? You must have an amp of some kind. BTW, I am considering a newer dac, as I just posted as well for some opinions, although more specific. Thank you, and Enjoy ! MrD. 

Here is a PDF of the back of the OPPO BDP 93.  It shows the inputs and the outputs I have.

http://download.oppodigital.com/BDP93/BDP-93%20English%20Manual%20v2.21.pdf

JD

JD,  If you don't already have a feel for this, I encourage you to figure out what it is you want or expect from your system and where you may want to take it.

Reading through the various DAC threads will be helpful.

For example, [ONLY for example purposes, and because both are widely discussed on this forum] Border Patrol and Benchmark represent different 'sound' and 'presentations' and approaches.

Once you have determined which camp(s) you may be interested in, recommendations will be more on the mark.

 

mzkmxcv,

Thanks for the suggestions.  I'll be sure to look at them tonight.

JD

Hey MrD,

The Acoustat model X's have their own proprietary servo amps. they are hybrid opamp - tube. 

I look for your post with great interest.

Thanks.

JD