Topic: All the DACs money can buy

[jon2]

Got this at Head-Fi, hope this might help if you are looking for a DAC

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$200 = (*200)
$500 = (*500)
$1,000 = (*1,000)
$2,500 = (*2,500)
$5,000 = (*5,000)
$10,000 = (*10,000)
$20,000 = (*20,000)

All available DACs on the market are listed here. If you have any additions or corrections, feel free to contribute.

List of current digital-to-analog converters:

http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/325941/all-the-dacs-money-can-buy-pt-2

[pa3ck608]

nice thread 

[romymartinez]

+1. Nice find. 

[FrancisD]

We need this lists and reviews. 

CDs are dying. Vinyl may likely be best for some time but expensive!

[cls]

Just wanted to share... Coming soon MF V-dacII. according to the local dist., SRP would be around 13-14K

The design brief for the V-DAC II:

1.Improved appearance and finish
2.Add asynchronous USB input
3.If possible, improve the technical performance

1. Improved appearance and finish

Contrary to what many may think, Musical Fidelity listened closely to what was said about the aesthetics of the V-DAC and we took the criticism to heart. We have made a substantial investment in the extrusion fabrication techniques for the V-DAC II. The result is that it looks much better and the finish is also vastly improved. The V-DAC II looks classy and technical at the same time, which is a perfect combination for a DAC.

The fine line extrusion with premium finish brushing exudes quality. The front and back end pieces are now made from machined aluminium, twice as thick as before, giving the V-DAC II more perceived quality.


2. Asynchronous USB input

The new V-DAC II has an asynchronous USB input. This is exactly the same technology and programming as used in our highly successful, enthusiastically reviewed V-Link.

What an amazing combination: superlative 24bit 192k upsampling reclocking V-DAC technology and a super-performance, asynchronous USB in one box. This is amazing stuff!

3. If possible, improve the technical performance

The original V-DAC had superlative technical performance. With very low
distortion (0.005%), low noise, excellent linearity and low jitter, it was equal to, or in many cases better than, DACs that were vastly more expensive.

The V-DAC II improves upon the original V-DAC’s benchmark performance. We have halved the distortion (0.002%) and improved the stereo separation to an incredible –105dB.

By any standards, the V-DAC II is a new benchmark for superlative technical performance.
Source: MF website

[bladecutter_ph]

Here's the list of DACs you can buy within budget range.

http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/digital-line-level/161845-list-dacs-under-450-a.html

Naghahanap pa ako ng mabibili na mura, abang abang mode muna sa palengke. In case meron po kayo, PM me.

Thanks.