misterharrison
04-04-2012, 10:37
Hi all
I was recently given an Airport Express which I am using to stream music to my second system in my bedroom. I now want to take a step up by adding a DAC with a volume control, as the only amp I have in that system is a power amp (Bryston 2BSST). The system (Bryston amp/JBL L65s) can be a little forward and 'in-your-face' so something with a more laid-back sound might be more suitable.
A quick look on various forums and that auction site have revealed choices at various price-points:
£140 Zero DAC (Chinese but seems to be well made)
£189 Audio Gd NFB-12
£240 Beresford 7520SE
£250 Matrix Mini-i
£299 Audio Gd NFB-5
£350 Emotiva XDA1
£365 NuForce Icon HDP
£399 Cambridge Audio DACMagic Plus
Does anyone have any experience of any of these or perhaps an alternative suggestion around this price level (i.e. £400 max)?
I was recently given an Airport Express which I am using to stream music to my second system in my bedroom. I now want to take a step up by adding a DAC with a volume control, as the only amp I have in that system is a power amp (Bryston 2BSST). The system (Bryston amp/JBL L65s) can be a little forward and 'in-your-face' so something with a more laid-back sound might be more suitable.
A quick look on various forums and that auction site have revealed choices at various price-points:
£140 Zero DAC (Chinese but seems to be well made)
£189 Audio Gd NFB-12
£240 Beresford 7520SE
£250 Matrix Mini-i
£299 Audio Gd NFB-5
£350 Emotiva XDA1
£365 NuForce Icon HDP
£399 Cambridge Audio DACMagic Plus
Does anyone have any experience of any of these or perhaps an alternative suggestion around this price level (i.e. £400 max)?