Smooth sounding DAC?

I am looking for a smooth and warm sounding dac with good resolution and bass!

Warm sounding is a must, any one?
Thanks

rapogee02-21-2004 11:37pm

paul52 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1 posts 10-25-2004 at 07:52pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Scott-Nixon or Audio Note 2.1? Hvae Art Jota, Ref3as and Meridian 508-24 box? Looking for that tube/vinyl heaven. Thanks much
audioengr Details Discussions Posts This discussion 3,282 posts 10-26-2004 at 12:58am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have modded a dAck! and even though it is not an upsampler, it is very nice indeed. Very extended, transparent, good imaging and good dynamics. Best I have heard as the price. Not a match for my upsampling reference DAC though. It is twice as expensive. Next I will be modding a Nixon TubeDAC and a Benchmark DAC1. The only tube output DAC that I have heard that approaches vinyl is the Audio Note DAC4.1X with mods. Superb sound. Maybe the Nixon has this potential as well
pops Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,275 posts 10-29-2004 at 04:27pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Meridian 263 - a steal if you can find one. This has excellent midrange and a smooth top end. It is a bit stream so the bass slam isn't there but still very satisfying IMO - that would also depend on the rest of the system.