Better desktop DAC
Hi, I am looking for a better DAC in my home office system, to replace the Topping e30ii. It must be able to playback pure / direct DSD. The sound must be clearly better. Preferably a portable DAC, not a huge box. I am streaming through an ethernet-connected laptop and experience no problems, but may consider a new streaming solution too. Total budget; low to medium. Buying used is OK, as long as the DAC can handle DSD.
Suggestions welcome!
With most fairly new DACs I can play DSD files packaged to PCM using DoP. How much do I need the true / direct DSD capability? I've thought, maybe not so much, since I can play direct DSD in my main system with my Teac NT-505 - no problem. But I have found that the ability to play direct DSD makes a big difference also in my low cost office system. A low cost DAC can sound much better, with pure or native DSD playback compared to standard PCM. . |
I dont know much about dac being satisfied by the two i owned... But check my last one a very small dap i uses as a fixed battery dac at 200 bucks which read dsd : https://www.hidizs.net/products/ap80-pro-fully-balanced-lossless-music-player |
I spoke with someone on DM who plans to sell his PlayBack Designs Merlot DAC. The guy at PDB, Andreas K, is considered the father of DSD. The seller is moving up the line. I think he is selling in February. That Schitt Loki mentioned above may meet the small form factor requirement. I do now that my best DAC is from Schitt. They do know digital.
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