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Dac Suggestions for Rega System

Hi - I have a Rega Elex-R, Apollo-R, and Kef LS50's in my listening room.  I was able to audition a Rega Dac-R and I really like what it did to the source overall, very musical while tightening up low-end smear and providing a clearer front-to-back depth.  Just curious if there are other Dac's I should be looking at before buying the Rega Dac-R.  Looking for a musical Dac, something not overly clinical since the Rega system isn't terribly forgiving with sub-par material.  Thanks!
mikecorwin
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akg_ca
2,270 posts
 
The absence of forgiveness in crap recordings by the REGA DAC-R is common to virtually all quality build DACs.

This unit will have that ethereal REGA synergy with the rest of your gear.

if you want to navelgaze another quality kit, I would suggest looking for a used ARCAM FMJ DAC 33...it's a gem.

http://www.arcam.co.uk/products,dacs,DACs,d33.htm


gdnrbob
4,447 posts
 
I went with a Schiit Bifrost multibit. I comes at a great price and I am impressed with the sound reproduction. I have a Rega Apollo, too, but haven't connected it to the bifrost, yet.
mikecorwin OP
25 posts
 
Thank you both for the recommendations!
khoihd
2 posts
 
I highly recommend the Marantz HD-DAC 1. It doesn't really do the "hifi" thing but it is very musical, warm and forgiving. Beautiful tone. It really focuses on the music.
adg101
1,063 posts
 
I agree on the Marantz HD DAC 1. Very nice unit for the money, built very well and it's a very nice headphone amp on top of it. As a headphone amp alone it's worth the money, but I do agree it is a better DAC. Very nice piece and great recommendation from khoihd. 

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