DAC recommendations for Jplay
#41
Posted 17 February 2012 - 01:48 PM
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#42
Posted 17 February 2012 - 02:02 PM
#43
Posted 17 February 2012 - 02:06 PM
see my reply on the other thread.
Or you could ask Marcin here : http://jplay.eu/forum/hydepark.....es-upload/
Guillaume
#44
Posted 19 October 2012 - 07:30 PM
I espescially like the look of the jkdac32, has many great reviews. I wish it had balanced outputs though.
http://www.6moons.co........ny2/1.html
I don't want to spend more than $1000
At the moment I have a cheap emotiva xda-1 which does have balanced output, if I stuck with that then I could just purchase an hiface evo.
Anyway interested in your guys experience/opinions. Balanced and RCA output is a high priority for me
Edited by Melon Head, 19 October 2012 - 09:46 PM.
#45
Posted 20 October 2012 - 12:13 AM
#46
Posted 20 October 2012 - 08:20 AM
#47
Posted 20 October 2012 - 09:39 PM
http://www.head-fi.o........is-new-dac
Then I've discovered Audio-GD and bought the NFB-2 (U$450,00) and now the Ref-5 (U$1.000,00) and found all of them to be very well constructed, very solid, and great sounding. A friend of mine had the NFB-11 (U$275,00) and was very satisfied with it either. You can read about these older models on "discontinued products page". All of these three dacs use different chips. NFB-2 uses Wolfson WM8741, Ref-5 uses 4 PCM1704UK chips and the NFB-11 Sabre ES9018. In spite of the fact that the chips are different, they have a somewhat similar sound, and the more you are able to pay, the most refined and not fatiguing sound you'll get. After buying REF-5 I've bought their integrated amp, Master-10 (U$1.880,00) to use them connected trough ACSS. This is the connection which me and many reviews found to sounds the best on Audio-GD gear.
My next purchase will be their top dac, Master-7.
So, after all this talking, if you want to purchase one in the <$1k range you could try this one, wich is the upgrade from my model:
http://www.audio-gd.........E5.2EN.htm
The one thing you must confirm with Audio-GD, by sending an email is if you use the usb input it will work without issues with Jplay. My dac I use trough coaxial input and with a SOTM DX-USB HD and it works great with Jplay on all modes on win7, win8 and win8 to go wich is by far the best sounding on Jplaymini:). I've tried Jriver+Webremote, but found mini to be better.
Hope this helps,
Adrian
#48
Posted 21 October 2012 - 06:13 AM
#49
Posted 24 October 2012 - 08:33 AM
This sucker (reference 7.1) looks bloody impressive. As soon as I saw 3 x R core transformers, I knew straight away this is a very serious DAC. I would have to raise my budget but it looks extremely good value even at its price point
http://www.audio-gd.........E7.1EN.htm
They also have the equivalent quality using the Sabre ES9018.
I will check out the musica DAC.
I think I will start out with a Stello U3 (I need AES/EBU) usb-spdif then upgrade the DAC maybe in a few months time.
Any further suggestions would be greatly appreciated keeping in mind I want both balanced xlr and rca output
#50
Posted 24 October 2012 - 09:52 AM
#51
Posted 24 October 2012 - 10:38 AM
#52
Posted 24 October 2012 - 11:28 AM
Edited by kyrill, 24 October 2012 - 01:31 PM.
#53
Posted 24 October 2012 - 11:46 AM
Edited by Melon Head, 24 October 2012 - 01:47 PM.
#54
Posted 24 October 2012 - 12:02 PM
#55
Posted 24 October 2012 - 12:09 PM
#56
Posted 24 October 2012 - 12:12 PM
#57
Posted 24 October 2012 - 01:17 PM
#58
Posted 25 October 2012 - 09:59 AM
Yes, metrum is excellent. One of the best DACs I've heard, but it needs supreme usb-s/pdif imhoIthink if you would like a world class dac for minimum money google review the Dutch Metrum dac. is worth the 100 dollar extra in multitudes/ I s also Marcinc's current DAC.
Anyway, one of the best (?) currently available DACs is coming to me: Totaldac Reference-d1. Will report what I think once I get it
JPLAY for iOS: the new reference hi-fi app.
JCAT: streaming specific products for high-end audio
#59
Posted 25 October 2012 - 10:02 AM
Ibuki has tube buffer, only one iput (USB) and a pair of RCA outputs. I have one brand new for sale only without the granit base. Send me PM if you're interestedYeah I did check out the Metrum and it looks great but it does not have balanced output at the present time.
I build my own amps and don't want to be limited to rca output.
The musica ibuki looks like it could be right up my alley also but their website is bloody confusing as to what the product consists of. Does it have a tube buffer stage or not? I will try and find more info.
Does it have xlr output?
JPLAY for iOS: the new reference hi-fi app.
JCAT: streaming specific products for high-end audio
#60
Posted 25 October 2012 - 10:19 AM
It looks like I might just raise my budget to possibly $2500
Just found out today that they sell Audio GD very close to home, so I am going to go have a listen to this baby http://www.audio-gd.........7/M7EN.htm on Saturday
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