Recomend me a DAC

[Audio Al]

OK People , recommend me a DAC please

Needs to be idiot proof ( ME ) if such a thing exists to run from my mac usb

I will be downloading from Amazon prime ( whatever file type they use ? )

Dont want to spend lots as I am only dipping my toe in the DAC world , I love analog

[Simon_LDT]

If you're looking for biggest value for low money, look at Schiit DACs. They do a wide range.

[Audio Al]

If you're looking for biggest value for low money, look at Schiit DACs. They do a wide range.

Thank you Simon I will have a look see

[Firebottle]

Xiang Sheng DAC 01A http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/XiangSheng...-/310403538260

Or better still http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/XiangSheng...-/310403538260

Excellent performer.
Take the valve out and use the standard output sockets, it runs cooler and avoids the compromised coupling caps for the valve stage.

[Audio Al]

Xiang Sheng DAC 01A http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/XiangSheng...-/310403538260

Or better still http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/XiangSheng...-/310403538260

Excellent performer.
Take the valve out and use the standard output sockets, it runs cooler and avoids the compromised coupling caps for the valve stage.

Err Are they not the same one

[Spectral Morn]

iFi Audio DACs are nice.

[r100]

Xiang Sheng DAC 01A http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/XiangSheng...-/310403538260

Or better still http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/XiangSheng...-/310403538260

Excellent performer.
Take the valve out and use the standard output sockets, it runs cooler and avoids the compromised coupling caps for the valve stage.

there is this one too which seems to have the same sort of layout (with tube, etc.). I had one, but wasn't overly impressed by it. Found it very "warm" and cosy if that makes sense.

http://www.mav-audio.com/base/product/tube_magic_d1

[Audio Al]

there is this one too which seems to have the same sort of layout (with tube, etc.). I had one, but wasn't overly impressed by it. Found it very "warm" and cosy if that makes sense.

http://www.mav-audio.com/base/product/tube_magic_d1

Dont want one that sounds like the singer has a cold , thick and bloted sort of sound

[r100]

Dont want one that sounds like the singer has a cold , thick and bloted sort of sound

Not sure I get what you mean ? What type of sound do you like ? DAC's do have sound signatures as, I suppose, tone arm cartridges, do. And well, if the singer has a cold, you would very clearly hear it with a good DAC . I think maybe you should define A.) what your budget is and B) what you expect from a DAC. As I understand, this would be your first DAC ? And BtW. any recent DAC with a USB input will work with almost any Mac or PC unless otherwise stated.

[Audio Al]

Not sure I get what you mean ? What type of sound do you like ? DAC's do have sound signatures as, I suppose, tone arm cartridges, do. And well, if the singer has a cold, you would very clearly hear it with a good DAC . I think maybe you should define A.) what your budget is Around £300 and B) what you expect from a DAC.I would expect realistic sound reproduction , Nice treble ( Not bright and screechy ) good mid and some bass , Accurate vocals with no sibilance As I understand, this would be your first DAC ? Yes And BtW. any recent DAC with a USB input will work with almost any Mac or PC unless otherwise stated.

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