Outboard Dac's...Do they make a big difference?

Goatwuss, thanks for looking. ;-)

I DO want to build a large room, but the economy put those plans on hold (my income dropped 60% over 2008). Still, I have great sound, with lots of dynamics, good bass, great imaging and very nice upper mids, but all on a smaller scale than I optimally desire.

I DO get to hear lots of larger systems and I'm comfortable that I'm not missing a ton, particularly of those things most important to me (dynamics and accurate midrange). I'll get all the way there one day...

Dave

Just busting ya man. I'll bet those VAs sound pretty decent as is

Hi All,
Thanks for your responses they were VERY helpful! I bought the PS audio Dac 3 and can't believe the difference! Immediately the music popped out of my Maggie MG 12's like never before! For even greater resolution, I put on the 196 setting and it's a whole other level in performance. The MVP 831 is good in stock form, however the PS is a MAJOR improvement in imaging and punch/life. Thanks again for your helpful convincing to give a DAC a try. I am using the Cardas digital cable on it. (Model around $109....can't remember the name of it.)

Trumpetbri, thanks for the follow up post. So often, people ask for help and then don't tell us what they did.

BTW, are you a trumpeter? Given your handle, I thought that you might be. I sponsor the Rocky Mountain Trumpet Fest and play with several regional orchestras and bands around Denver.

Dave

Goatwuss said:
"Just busting ya man. I'll bet those VAs sound pretty decent as is"

I suspected as much. Yes, I love the VAs and plan to stay within that family when I "move up."

Dave