Best DAC for PC audio direct to amp

Looking for best bass, dynamics and textures for direct to amp connection, no preamp!

Esoteric D5
Wadia 521
Berkeley DAC

Others?

tpk12301-31-2009 2:16pm

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shadorne Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7,477 posts 01-31-2009 at 04:55pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Benchmark DAC1 is dynamic with good bass punch and nice clarity. It is good value and has a good reputation for handling jitter with plenty of reviews on it. Sure it is an EBGO DAC (Everybody's Got One) - so no special pride of ownership - but if the sound is all you are worried about then it is a solid choice.
philefreak Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 423 posts 02-01-2009 at 12:47am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Bel Canto DAC 3!
hens Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 173 posts 02-01-2009 at 09:20am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Get a USB to S/PDIF converter (Trends, Hagtech, etc) then feed to Audio Note DAC to whatever budget suits you. Even their lower level models are incredibly dynamic and musical. May help to have a jitter reduction device before the DAC as they don't reduce jitter internally. I know I've now suggested three boxes instead of the one that you seek but it would be well worth the trouble!