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DAC recommendation

hi guys,

What do you recommend/how much would I have to spend, to match the sound and performance of my Resolution Audio CD50 and Rega Planet CD Player.  

Thanks!
leemaze
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jayctoy
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Modi 2 is Multibit $249.
audioengr
3,282 posts
 

With your budget, just get a Border Patrol DAC.

Steve N.

Empirical Audio


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wig
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Border Patrol Dac is a bargain at that price point and sounds fantastic and if you don't have a SPDIF cable, get Steve's Ref Digital Cable from Empirical Audio.

Wig
leemaze OP
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@wig @audioengr looks cool but appears to be 5x or 10x times my budget. Am I missing something?

it certainly is described as having the traits I’m looking for - I like my CD players for their involving, analogue-like sound. So I’m wondering if there’s a DAC for that price... thanks!
gdnrbob
4,456 posts
 
Unfortunately, as you go up the model line, the better the sound reproduction.
I have owned almost all the Schiit line. From Modi to Gungnir.
The Bifrost Multibit is probably the best buy, but at $450 used, a little over your budget.
The Modi Multibit is certainly in your budget, and I think you will be happy with it.
The thing about DAC's is that they are moving at a fast pace regarding sound quality reproduction, so I try to find a manufacturer who will offer upgrades.
Both Ayre and Schiit do so, and are the ones I buy.
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