Yet another Cheap DAC thread...

and would you be listening to real music or MP3.s?

I use a HRT Music Streamer II in a 2nd system. Simple and sounds fine. Can be bought used under $100. I have not heard the other mentioned DACs.

Used mhdt paradisea or Constantine.

"05-09-15: Cerrot
and would you be listening to real music or MP3.s?"

Actually all the music I listen to is so beautiful it's simply and devastatingly unreal.

Update.

When I said "cheap" I was thinking around a hundred bux or so. But I found an eBay deal on a Behringer UCA202 which I figured I'd try. What's to lose at under $25 including shipping?

Well, right out of the box, while it may not be a giant-slayer, to these ears, it's a significant improvement over the sound card in my desktop MAC. The Behringer is a new unit and I'm eager to learn if some break-in hours will improve the sound even further.

Spotify streaming classical music has more air and detail with tighter bass. Imaging is improved. There is simply more "immediacy."

I love this hobby- especially when I find insanely great value for money spent.