Dac suggestions to pair with Squeezebox Touch

I'm trying to put together a budget upgrade for my Dad's Squeezebox Touch. Budget is $300 tops. Will the SB feed an asynchronous DAC like an HRT? Suggestions? Alternatives?

vhiner12-25-2011 12:47am

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elberoth2 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,223 posts 12-25-2011 at 11:38am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete AFAIR John Darko found very little improvement with the upgraded psu when using analog outs, and none when using digital out. He recommended the DAC instead. Schiit is a great option IMO.
shakeydeal Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 979 posts 12-25-2011 at 05:34pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Well I found a nice improvement with the CIA PS. Not earth shattering, but money well spent IMHO. Shakey
spinaker01 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 491 posts 12-25-2011 at 06:12pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete a little cleaner top end and generally smoother frequency response. This is not a night and day difference but a matter of subtle degrees. Tough to beat combo for the money.
vhiner OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 544 posts 12-25-2011 at 07:44pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Bifrost is intriguing. Here's a recent review: http://www.head-fi.org/products/schiit-audio-bifrost-dac
crooner Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 11 posts 12-25-2011 at 09:08pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Been running my new Bifrost for close to 24 hours now. Sound quality is definitely superior to the DAC inside the Touch. Much more detail, and great imaging. Very smooth also, with no graininess that I could detect. Bass is a little on the light side, but this could improve with further burn-in. In all, very satisfied with this purchase.

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