Dead MDAC - ideas for replacement?

[bbbiker800]

Hi all - looks like my audiolab MDAC (original) may be uneconomical to repair (just waiting for confirmation). So, I may need to replace it with a better one. My usage is 90%CD and 10% Chromecast/Spotify. I will at some point stream properly. Budget is around £800 and I'd consider used. Ideas please!!!
Thanks Richard

[CageyH]

Loads to choose from at £800

RME ADI-2
Topping D90
SMSL
Gustard

[Sherwood]

Just out, this already has some very favourable reviews

http://www.eversolo.com/Product/inde...McQ%3D%3D.html

see this review

http://www.audiosciencereview.com/fo...-review.44198/

[Macca]

if you don't want/ need balanced output or any special features https://www.amazon.co.uk/Topping-AK4...f=sr_1_1_sspa?

save yourself £650

[mikeyb]

Edit: I've just noticed that Sherwood posted the same info, sorry, I only read the OP.

Why not have a look at this streamer, built in Dac seems decent, and does a helluva lot more for under £800 and will trounce your Chromecast.

Zidoo Eversolo DMP-A6

https://youtu.be/vniWmD-HAoU

https://www.zidoo.tv/Product/index/m...McQ%3D%3D.html

https://www.audiosciencereview.com/f...-review.44198/

[ianlenco]

If you are going to take up streaming seriously then it's worth considering the app you will use to access services such as Tidal, Qobuz etc. It makes a difference to your enjoyment. As it happens I'm in a contraction phase with my system so will likely be selling my Auralic Altair which is sonically a superb DAC/streamer and uses Auralic's proprietary Lightning DS interface which is superb. I stream with Qobuz from Lightning DS where you can create the usual playlists and favourites but also look up artist's biographies and more.

[Wakefield Turntables]

Have you tried Alan (Firebottle) he might be able to do a repair. I think he's still taking repairs on.

[mikeyb]

MDACS are known for failing unexpectedly, when I got back into HiFi a few years ago there were threads about it on several forums

[killie99]

Yep, usually strewn with burst caps, think I replaced about 30 in the MDAC I owned. Not a job for the faint hearted.

[Jerry B]

Gustard R26 has many satisfied owners