2. digital
  3. 147520-106445

Looking for my first DAC

I have mostly equipment from the eighties with the exception of an OPPO BDP-93.  My Preamp is an ARC SP9-MKII and it's feeding some Acoustat model X's.  I'm leaning toward a Schiit Bifrost Multibit Gen 5, with their 15 day trial period, so I can at listen to it and return if I don't like it.  I have no way of listening to anything without a long drive and most probably a hotel stay, so I'm looking for your vast experience on the DAC's. Price range under $1000. 

Thoughts??

JD
curiousjim
curiousjim's avatar
curiousjim OP
5,289 posts
 
mzkmxcv,

Thanks for the suggestions.  I'll be sure to look at them tonight.

JD
curiousjim's avatar
curiousjim OP
5,289 posts
 
Hey MrD,

The Acoustat model X's have their own proprietary servo amps. they are hybrid opamp - tube. 

I look for your post with great interest.

Thanks.

JD
mzkmxcv
777 posts
 
@curiousjim

https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/smsl-su-8-version-2-balanced-dac.5433/pag...

Follow steps for a discount on the RME, if that’s the DAC you want of course.

serancien
13 posts
 
Do you require multiple inputs and/or volume control? Will the DAC be used for Redbook only or MQA/HiRes playback?
curiousjim's avatar
curiousjim OP
5,289 posts
 
david_ten,

I have read many of the forum posts but there are very few about "starter DAC's"   In the past I have been able to listen to things and let my ears make the choice.  Today, that's very hard to do. In the last year I have only been to one store where I listened to some VERY high end products.  I drooled all over everthing!  When the sales guy asked me if I wanted to listen to a $67.000 DAC, It was time for me to go and pick up my wife, so I sadly said no.
Anyway, I like my system, but it's a be a bit flat.  So I'm looking for something to brighten it up.  

Thank you.

JD
More to discover