Hey hey!

I’m window shopping for a DAC for a simple computer/desktop system. Mac Mini —> DAC —> Adam A5x.

Right now I’m using a Focusrite Scarlett Solo that I’m looking to upgrade for (A) improved sound quality - something smooth - speakers plenty detailed and unforgiving and (B) remote volume!

Any thoughts / suggestions under $800 new or used.

Teac UD 503 is my top choice at the moment.

  • MigratingtoLemmy@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Ah, so you’re looking for high-end.

    Unfortunately, I only really have impressions of Chi-fi, and for $800 I’d recommend the D90LE from Topping and the SMSL SU-10

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      1 year ago

      Those are interesting choices, though my gut is that the Teac would be a better match for this system.

      Also interested in the RME-ADI-2, but it’s more than I want to spend, but still considering it.

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    1 year ago

    Did you consider an integrated like kef LS50W /W2? I have gone this way years ago and really enjoying it. Simple setup, paired with any of many open source streaming platforms. Outstanding audio quality and you end up saving a lot. With the W2 you can even automate things (turn on the speaker and set the right input whenever the steamer goes in playback mode, etc)

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      1 year ago

      Those sound neat, but wouldn’t have been on my radar. My first serious speakers were KEFs - my parents have them now.

      I have Oskar Hell Aulos for my main system. It’s the tweeters in these that led to the Adams.

      Too much competition for my money these days or I would have probably already bought the Teac DAC. It’s interesting not many DACs have remote volume. It’s not a typical setup I get it.