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DAC preamp with XLR output? Schiit, Topping, etc. or should I DIY?
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If you're willing to try a different class D, I use this in office 2.1:
http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=NPIDA8
It sounds great.
Also have an Ncore with this pre,
http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo...umber=NPDAC10H
Haven't heard a UCD but my 9018 based pre+ncore is less forgiving if more detailed that the IDA-8 which i find perfect for the office
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Do you want a remote control? That narrows the field but is handy. I run Emotiva DC-1 and an older Emotiva XDA-1 balanced into my Hypex amps. Both are true differential designs and sound quite good. The Teacs are supposed to be decent. Look for a used NuPrime DAC 9 on eBay, might get for less than $500. Cambridge Audio DAC Magic plus is a good little unit, but no remote. Essence DAC good and very affordable, with older model now on sale at $100 off, so $399.
http://www.essenceelectrostatic.com/product/hdacc/
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Originally posted by dst View PostDo you want a remote control? That narrows the field but is handy. I run Emotiva DC-1 and an older Emotiva XDA-1 balanced into my Hypex amps. Both are true differential designs and sound quite good. The Teacs are supposed to be decent. Look for a used NuPrime DAC 9 on eBay, might get for less than $500. Cambridge Audio DAC Magic plus is a good little unit, but no remote. Essence DAC good and very affordable, with older model now on sale at $100 off, so $399.
http://www.essenceelectrostatic.com/product/hdacc/
Thank you, that unit looks pretty cool and is now on my short list with the Topping and Emotiva. Much appreciated!
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Also, check out Mass Drop. Look at the drops under the "audiophile" tab over a week or so. Often some nice dacs are dropped at big discounts. Topping and SMLS units can sound pretty good but construction quality questionable on some of them. But for the price hard to go wrong. The Matrix DACs might be a step up, but have gotten more pricey in the last few years. Lots of them on eBay.
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