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!

leemaze02-21-2018 2:40pm

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jarf Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3 posts 02-22-2018 at 02:37pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The NAD M51 is on sale for 1k. I like it a lot and it won an award. Any opinions?
gdnrbob Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,508 posts 02-22-2018 at 09:52pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @OP, a DAC that would make Tidal and FLACs sound equally musical and engaging. And wondering if that exists for $300 At $300, it might be possible, but I rather doubt it. B
audioengr Details Discussions Posts This discussion 3,282 posts 02-22-2018 at 10:22pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete $300? you can barely buy a decent S/PDIF cable for that. I would reset your expectations at $600 and look for a good used DAC or a used HAP-z1ex Steve N. Empirical Audio
hk_fan Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 554 posts 02-22-2018 at 11:14pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Micromega MyDAC.
carmenc Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 293 posts 02-22-2018 at 11:59pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete +2 kacomess. Great advice on the AQ Dragonfly Red. Take your time to do some research on other DACs. Meanwhile, the AQ will give you great sound, and like stated, it will not become obsolete. It’s what I did as I’m new to all this DAC/ computer sourced music. Best....

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