DAC's

gopi · #11 5th September 2008, 11:05 AM

A thread that be useful here - not the complete reference particularly for high end, but neverthless:
All the DACs money can buy... - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

saikat · #12 5th September 2008, 11:19 AM

@ reignofchaos: How is the inbuilt DAC on the 0404?

reignofchaos · #13 5th September 2008, 12:16 PM

It is pretty decent for a 100$ card. Infact I need to update my signature. I'm currently using a friend's 1212M as an SPDIF source. This is significantly better than the 0404 both as an analog source and also as a digital transport. As an analog source is quite close to my standalone DAC. What it misses out is the warmth in the midrange, the bass impact and absolute top end extension. Since its meant for monitoring, it does sound a bit cold and analytical but not to the point that it is unlistenable. However I'm fairly certain its many times better than most entry level standalone cd players.

prem · #14 5th September 2008, 01:14 PM

The Esoteric D70 is not in manufacture any more. The P70 and D70 combo was priced at $14000. It cost me about the same. For the price its a steal. A similar performing product would today cost upwards of $20000. It easily beat the Mark Levinson 30.5 and the 31 transport/dac combo which cost close to $25000 in those days

kaushik · #15 5th September 2008, 01:36 PM

DIY DAC kit is here K & K Audio - Lundahl Transformers, audio DIY kits and more .....

Kaushik

robot · #16 5th September 2008, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by reignofchaos

Heard a lot of good things about that DAC. May I get an audition please

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I use a cheap citypulse da7.2x. Pretty good source for the money. Specs here - Citypulse DA7.2x

Hi how did you pay for this and where did you buy ???????

robot · #17 5th September 2008, 05:01 PM

Hi sorry, i wanted to say..........how much did you pay ...........

reignofchaos · #18 5th September 2008, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by robot

Hi sorry, i wanted to say..........how much did you pay ...........

From the very same site i linked to. I paid 280 USD then and another 100 for shipping. Plus there was customs of ~2200 rupees. Still completely worth it.

nari · #19 5th September 2008, 07:23 PM

HI

I am planning to buy Beresford DAC, could someone please let me know the link where i can buy in US.

I googled it but of no use.

Thanks in advance for the help.

Regards
Narayanareddy

rikhav · #20 5th September 2008, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by prem

The Esoteric D70 is not in manufacture any more. The P70 and D70 combo was priced at $14000. It cost me about the same. For the price its a steal. A similar performing product would today cost upwards of $20000. It easily beat the Mark Levinson 30.5 and the 31 transport/dac combo which cost close to $25000 in those days

Hi Prem
You have got one superb transport+dac combo

Happy listening