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DAC Magic or MF V-DAC?

Second system consists of Wadia 170i Ipod transport to analog tube integraded amp (PrimaLuna Prologue Two).
Looking for D/AC in the $500 range. Seems everyone has positive thoughts on both the DAC Magic and MF V-DAC units.
In that price range, am I correct in thinking this is the two logical options? If so, could you steer me in either direction?
Thanks in advance for any comments.
markeetaux
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stanwal
3,147 posts
 
The V-DAC did considerably better in a test in HIFICRITIC. Also beat out the Benchmark. I bought one on the basis of it, not broken yet as I just got it yesterday.
markeetaux OP
135 posts
 
Stanwal
Any chance your application is similar to mine? Wadia 170i
transport?
mekong56
138 posts
 
you might also want to check out the Music Hall 25.2 DAC. With a NOS tube, a tube damper, and some vibration isolation it is quite good.
tobias
1,534 posts
 
I liked the Music Hall better than the Cambridge but I would still want to go higher. Between the Benchmark and the Apogee Mini-DAC I'd choose the second. Haven't heard the V-DAC yet, maybe it beats the Apogee.
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