DACs from USA ?

[krishpiscean]

FMs,

I have heard few DACs like CA, rDAC and MF M1. MF M1 is good and retailing around 33k in India.

So my question is can i get a better DAC than MF M1 in US for the same amount ? Also is there any wireless streaming DAC at this budget. Marantz NA7004 is an option but DAC is much inferior to MF M1.

I have my cousin coming from US and can get it without any customs hassle.

 

[koushikp]

In that budget Audioengine D2 comes in the wireless category at 600 USD. Their all products usually outperform their price range, so it will be worth checking out.

 

[sajjad4joy]

Krish, you shud think of getting AudioGD DAC. It will perfectly match with your setup.

 

[hydra]

The MF M1 is most likely a bit costlier in the US (esp. considering the current exchange rate scenario). They have also priced the M1 very competitively in India. I don't think you'll get a substantially good deal, considering the possibility of customs duty issues and lack of warranty support for a US-bought DAC.

 

[sajjad4joy]

@Kirsh, you can take my M1 DAC and check, but I feel for your setup AudioGD goes very well. Contact Ravi and try to Audition it.

 

[aashish351]

Arcam rdac kw is a good wireless dac.

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[Vijay_s]

In that budget Audioengine D2 comes in the wireless category at 600 USD. Their all products usually outperform their price range, so it will be worth checking out.

Audioengine D2 is cheaper in India than US considering current exchange rates and excise duty.It costs 29.9K here

 

[X man]

How is Arcam DAC vs VDAC vs M Dac 1. Also who is the dealer of Arcam in India (Mumbai)

 

[BLASTO]

Krish, you shud think of getting AudioGD DAC. It will perfectly match with your setup.

+1.
Rotel + MA combo was bright and you would probably want a smooth and bass heavy DAC.
Audio GD is the only one that had the characters when we tested that day.

 

[BLASTO]

Audioengine D2 is cheaper in India than US considering current exchange rates and excise duty.It costs 29.9K here

Is D2 same as D1 with wifi or is it superior?
D1 costs only $200.

 

[ravi_d]

+1.
Rotel + MA combo was bright and you would probably want a smooth and bass heavy DAC.
Audio GD is the only one that had the characters when we tested that day.

I wouldn't call the Audio-GD as bass heavy but would call it smooth and controlled bass than the rest we tested the other day.
It suits speakers and amp which have little exaggerated bass and helps in reducing it.

 

[krishpiscean]

+1.
Rotel + MA combo was bright and you would probably want a smooth and bass heavy DAC.
Audio GD is the only one that had the characters when we tested that day.

Considering audio gd is not as easy buying as M1, how would M1 fare with rotel/MA ?

 

[krishpiscean]

I wouldn't call the Audio-GD as bass heavy but would call it smooth and controlled bass than the rest we tested the other day.
It suits speakers and amp which have little exaggerated bass and helps in reducing it.

Ravi, if you are still in Hyd and ready to lend for an audition on some weekend 2-3 weeks from now (after my speaker stands) we can compare with M1 on my system. Blasto/Sajjad not taking you for granted but i owe u guys an invite to my place with drinks

 

[BLASTO]

Ravi, if you are still in Hyd and ready to lend for an audition on some weekend 2-3 weeks from now (after my speaker stands) we can compare with M1 on my system. Blasto/Sajjad not taking you for granted but i owe u guys an invite to my place with drinks

I already told iam in..

 

[BLASTO]

I wouldn't call the Audio-GD as bass heavy but would call it smooth and controlled bass than the rest we tested the other day.
It suits speakers and amp which have little exaggerated bass and helps in reducing it.

HF shy is the word.. Yeah they are not bass heavy and are smooth..

 

[reignofchaos]

Go to audiogon and check what's available under your budget. That's an easy way to find out what to buy.

 

[nandac]

where can i get mf m1 dac in india?

and anybody heard peachtree dacit?

appreciate the feedback.

 

[duggirala_in]

where can i get mf m1 dac in india?

and anybody heard peachtree dacit?

appreciate the feedback.

Its available with Audiopeople.

 

[sivakuru]

Ravi, if you are still in Hyd and ready to lend for an audition on some weekend 2-3 weeks from now (after my speaker stands) we can compare with M1 on my system. Blasto/Sajjad not taking you for granted but i owe u guys an invite to my place with drinks

If this happens, I would like to join, as I would like to audition and compare the M1 against the Audio GD.

 

[nandac]

Its available with Audiopeople.

audiopeople is quoting (best price) 35k for the non usb version of mf m1.