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Parasound or Micromega Dac

I'm intrigued by the buzz about the new Parasound ZDac and the Micromega MyDac. Anyone have experience with these? No computer audio here, just the dac and an old Oppo 980 player as a transport in a second system.

Robert Harley seems to love the Micromega, and an audiophile I trust thinks the Parasound is outstanding. The Micromega lists at $399, and the Parasound for $475 and it has a headphone amp.

At these prices I'll probably order both for a home audition and keep the one I like best. I never really know until I hear something in my system, but I'd be interested in any thoughts you might have.
84audio
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kray
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Nice review. I wonder how the Micromega compares to the Emotiva XDA-2. I'm on the verge of buying a DAC. Good time to buy. Great DACS out there for a fraction of what they cost several years ago.
84audio OP
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I'm continuing to listen to the Parasound, and, like many products, break in makes a difference. It's opened up, and is extremely clean with lots of information. I've always believed that in lower price products a choice has to be made between detail and textures. The Parasound definitely comes down on the detail side. Lots of info extracted from the discs, but not the body or imaging that I prefer. Still, with headphone and balanced outs, it's a great deal for under $500.
doug99
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Speaking of Micromega, my friend still has the Micromega transport that had the glass top.
It was designed by Goldmund.
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