Firewire DACs?

I know these are allegedly fairly common - so I have read - within the professional recording industry. Are there any consumer (normal ole Joe's like me) Firewire-based DACs?

oldmandave01-31-2010 3:16am

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ryanmartinson Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 34 posts 01-31-2010 at 04:03pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Apogee has a couple firewire DACs if you don't want to drop $2500 on a Weiss. Their MiniDac sells for $750 and the Duet goes for $500. I've seen good comments about both. Ryan
cerrot Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,700 posts 01-31-2010 at 04:56pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete But USB is....TERRIBLE. Just listen.
jax2 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,031 posts 01-31-2010 at 06:56pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete But USB is....TERRIBLE. Just listen. SOME USB is terrible. Not all. It really depends on how it is implemented. Another Firewire option if you don't want to drop large coin on Audiophile gear is the Focus Saffire or Saffire LE ($299), which is a pro piece and requires some savvy to use the interface. Apogee's choices would be easier to use though (being more of a plug-and-play experience).
robr45 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 319 posts 01-31-2010 at 08:52pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete KRK Ergo for $499 with Lyngdorf room perfect room correction on board. It does a lot more too. I am in love with mine.
richardfinegold Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 196 posts 02-05-2010 at 07:53pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I just bought the Apogee Mini-Dac about 1 week ago. I was previously using the PS Audio Digital Link (USB). The Apogee required more work to set up, but it wasn't very daunting. There is an increase in 3 dimensionality of the soundstage compared to the USB. Cost was $1000.

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