Dac suggestions to pair with Squeezebox Touch

Crooner,

A number of people around the net have reported that the DACMagic does not compete well with the SBT's internal DAC. If the Bifrost beats it, it's a steal at $349. I have not heard reports on the DACmagic Plus that was just released...but it retails for $600?

Crooner, I have a bifrost on order and I am concerned about your comment regarding bass. Can you elaborate? Compared to which dacs or players do you find it bass shy?
Thanks.

I think the leanness was subjective because I happen to have switched from the Pioneer SP-BS41-LR that I have been using for a couple months to a pair of vintage 15 ohm Rogers LS3/5A's. And the Pioneer's bass response is a tad exaggerated compared to the more refined Rogers.

I made the switch shortly after hooking up the Bifrost so I had the wrong impression the Bifrost was responsible for the bass response change.

I have continued listening to the Bifrost and the bass is definitely there. No shortage in that department.

So, order with confidence. Nice DAC and huge bang for the buck!

Vhiner, I haven't heard the DACMagic, but I can confidently say the Bifrost is superior to the Lite DAC60 with tube output stage and an older EAD DSP-7000 Series III, both retailing for more than $349.

Crooner, thanks for clearing it up for me.
Vhiner, I had the dacmagic and I found the top end to be a bit unnatural and harsh at times. Great dynamics though.