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Best DAC with Volume Control?

I am looking for a few very good DACs that have a volume control to run direct into an amp. What do you suggest or have heard? The Birdland Audio Odeon-Ag with Reclocker is one. Are there any others I should consider? What did you hear and how did yours compare to the top CDPs AA Cap, Mephisto, EMC-1, etc.

Thanks and Happy Listening.
bigkidz
adsal7e18
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may be goldmund 20M .( 40.000 USD retail)
glreno
224 posts
 
The Odeon AG is far underrated and overlooked, probably because of it's size and price. But it's terrific for the money. Many of the higher priced DACs have a lot of air inside those boxes. The Odeon isn't selling extra real estate. It only uses the space it needs.

I did a serious downsize, after I realized I had way too much invested in audio equipment. I went from the latest DCS Elgar Plus and Purcell with 1394, to the Odeon. The DCS was better, yes. But the price would suggest a much bigger difference. If you looking for the best, go with the DCS. If money matters, check out the Odeon AG w/reclocker.
sbfx
63 posts
 
I use the audio areo prima Dac MKII which is the same dac of the capitol, if you like the AA sound you surely would love the Prima Dac.

Satyam

PS:It has build-in volume control.
tireguy
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Emm labs DCC2
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