Perpetual P-3A vs Bel Canto DAC-1 vs MSB

Kitty, your question is way too general. What is your existing system? What type of sound are you trying to acheive? What is your price range? Each one is different, please refine your question so you can get a useful response.

Sorry Kitty, I can't ans. your question either. However, it's not a bad question. Both have the status of killer products at reasonable prices.Not like you were comparing DCS /Levenson to either of these.

Hi My system:a cheap DVD,Musical Fidelity A300 inte. amp and
Audio Physic Virgo I listen to all sorts of music.
Thx

Kitty, I have compared the P-A3 and the MSB Link Dac II in the same system using a Sony 9000ES DVD/SACD player as a transport. I actually perferred the MSB over the P-A3 in our tests. The MSB seemed to be a little smoother. I will get to listen the MSB link Dac III very soon with the upsampling card. The P-A3 is a very nice DAC though and your mileage may vary. It is also important to note that the MSB had alot more hours on it than the P-3A. BTW both of these DACs smoked the DACs in the Sony for regular CD playback. Here is a link to a review at the Secrets site. It compares the Bel Canto, MSB, and mentions the P-3A for reference. Good luck.

http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_8_1/dac-comparison-1-2001.html

Jerry