What’s the best DAC match for the Cambridge Audio CXC original or V2?

To answer your question, I am using a Heed Abacus DAC with my CXC. It sounds very good to me. Bought a Wireworld digital cable for $100 and it seems to work well, although I haven't compared it to anything else. 

If you really want to smooth things out, get a Border Patrol.

A not-unrelated question is this:

Of the Dacs which meet your (a) price point, (b) possible sonic preferences, which are (c) available to try out in your present system? As many point out, it's very hard to make snap judgements about audio. It helps to live with something for a little while. If you had two Dacs which were both reasonable candidates, get them both into your home on trial and take some time listening to them. It's better than buying quickly, selling, buying again. Just a thought.

jjss49,

I’m looking for a warm, even sound.  What do I mean by even?  The Bifrost seems to have its focus 25% on the low end, 60% on the high end and 10% on everything else.  I’ve had two other less expensive  DAC’s that were only noticeable on the high end.

 I hope this makes sense.

All the best.

JD

twoleftears,

Border patrol looks interesting and they have a 14 day return policy.  I’m not sure if that applies on this side of the ditch, but I’ll check.

All the best.

JD