Need Dac under 25k for Marantz pm5005

[akshaye]

Hi Experts,

I have Marantz PM5005 and BA26 speakers. My requirements for DAC is as below:

1: Wanted maximum quality sound from my google chromecast by connecting through Optical to DAC. (Currently it is connected to PM5005 via RCA)
2: Connecting my MacBook Pro/Dell Laptop through DAC to play high-quality music in the near future.
3: headphone amp/dac is a plus ( I can connect it to my HD598)

Considering following options + Query:

1: Audiolab MDac Mini
https://www.hifimart.com/audiolab-m-dac-mini.html -
I can connect it to my amp, right? How volume control on MDac mini will work along with my amp volume control?

2: Chord Mojo:

Chord - Mojo

Chord Mojo Headphone Amplifier/DAC: Shop for Amps & DACs online at the best prices in India. Choose from IFI Audio, Cayin, Schiit Amps & DACs & more at Headphone Zone.

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I can connect it to my amp, right? How volume control on Chord Mojo mini will work along with my amp volume control? Also I have read about it durability issues on amazon. https://www.amazon.in/Chord-Electro...fix=chord+mojo,aps,261&sr=1-1#customerReviews

3: Schiit Modi 2 multibit

Schiit - Modi 2 Multibit

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Not portable, but if the sound quality is better than the rest, then I will consider this.

4: Schiit Modi 3

Schiit - Modi 3+

Schiit Modi 3+ Desktop DAC: Shop for DACs online at the best prices in India. Choose from Chord Electronics, iFi Audio, Aune Audio DACs & more at Headphone Zone.

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Very much affordable, but if it is best for its price, I can consider this as well.

Thank you.

 

[dr_rocket]

Modi 3 should be good enough as a dekstop dac. See the following links

Review: Battle of Schiit Audio DACs

This is a review, detailed measurement and comparison of Schiit's Modi 2 (uber), Modi 2 Multibit and Modi 3. I have reviewed the Modi 2 uber and Modi 3 before so this is mostly focused on how the Modi Multibit compares to them. I have purchased all of them personally at different times. The...

www.audiosciencereview.com

Review and Measurements of Chord Mojo DAC and Amp

This is a review and detailed measurements of Chord Mojo portable DAC and headphone amplifier. It is on a kind loan from a member. Retail price is USD $599 but I see Amazon showing it for $532 including prime shipping. The Mojo is a small but chunky and heavy as portable headphone amplifiers...

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[ONEMANARMY]

MHDT Havana tube DAC in Mumbai

 

[akshaye]

Modi 3 should be good enough as a dekstop dac. See the following links

Review: Battle of Schiit Audio DACs

This is a review, detailed measurement and comparison of Schiit's Modi 2 (uber), Modi 2 Multibit and Modi 3. I have reviewed the Modi 2 uber and Modi 3 before so this is mostly focused on how the Modi Multibit compares to them. I have purchased all of them personally at different times. The...

www.audiosciencereview.com

Review and Measurements of Chord Mojo DAC and Amp

This is a review and detailed measurements of Chord Mojo portable DAC and headphone amplifier. It is on a kind loan from a member. Retail price is USD $599 but I see Amazon showing it for $532 including prime shipping. The Mojo is a small but chunky and heavy as portable headphone amplifiers...

www.audiosciencereview.com

Thank you for your help

 

[akshaye]

MHDT Havana tube DAC in Mumbai

Thank you. Where can I get this?

 

[ONEMANARMY]

Thank you. Where can I get this?

You got pm

 

[vineetrad]

I have an iFi micro dsd black label. It performs in line with a Chord Mojo (many,including me prefer it). It definitely more versatile.

 

[akshaye]

I have an iFi micro dsd black label. It performs in line with a Chord Mojo (many,including me prefer it). It definitely more versatile.

It is out of my budget, but thanks for the update.

 

[akshaye]

Does anyone have experience with Audiolab MDAC mini and Cambridge Audio DACMAGIC 100? And how these are comparing to Schiit Modi 3?

Let me know, thanks

 

[Kumar442244]

I have been using Cambridge audio dacmagic 100 for over a year now. It's a great dac with great presentation overall. However, I had compared it with schit Modi uber 2 and multibit side by side. I would place Cambridge audio in following order-
Multibit > Cambridge audio> uber 2.
However, the optical output was better with uber 2.
Cambridge audio dacmagic is great value for money.

 

[akshaye]

I have been using Cambridge audio dacmagic 100 for over a year now. It's a great dac with great presentation overall. However, I had compared it with schit Modi uber 2 and multibit side by side. I would place Cambridge audio in following order-
Multibit > Cambridge audio> uber 2.
However, the optical output was better with uber 2.
Cambridge audio dacmagic is great value for money.

Thank you

 

[akshaye]

Anyone with audiolab MDac Mini?

 

[ravindrads]

I have Arcam irdac but cant go below 30K

 

[gowmara]

I have been using Cambridge audio dacmagic 100 for over a year now. It's a great dac with great presentation overall. However, I had compared it with schit Modi uber 2 and multibit side by side. I would place Cambridge audio in following order-
Multibit > Cambridge audio> uber 2.
However, the optical output was better with uber 2.
Cambridge audio dacmagic is great value for money.

Is Uber 2 is modi 3 ?? Is it better than Cambridge in optical

 

[rajkr100]

Modi mulitbit is good option under 25k please check this https://www.headphonezone.in/products/schiit-modi-2-multibit

 

[gowmara]

Anyone have experience with Audiolab MDAC mini and Cambridge Audio DACMAGIC 100 . which should i buy for the price

 

[prateekatasniya]

Nord easy DAC

 

[sound1]

My friend is getting Khadas Tone Board for me from US, I plan to use my PC's USB or digital coax as the input to this DAC. It doesn't have any other inputs though...

You can find some positive reviews online, and ASR measurements here: https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...ents-of-wesiontek-khadas-tone-board-dac.4823/

 

[irv]

Hi Experts,

I have Marantz PM5005 and BA26 speakers. My requirements for DAC is as below:

1: Wanted maximum quality sound from my google chromecast by connecting through Optical to DAC. (Currently it is connected to PM5005 via RCA)
2: Connecting my MacBook Pro/Dell Laptop through DAC to play high-quality music in the near future.
3: headphone amp/dac is a plus ( I can connect it to my HD598)

Considering following options + Query:

1: Audiolab MDac Mini
https://www.hifimart.com/audiolab-m-dac-mini.html -
I can connect it to my amp, right? How volume control on MDac mini will work along with my amp volume control?

2: Chord Mojo:

Chord - Mojo

Chord Mojo Headphone Amplifier/DAC: Shop for Amps & DACs online at the best prices in India. Choose from IFI Audio, Cayin, Schiit Amps & DACs & more at Headphone Zone.

www.headphonezone.in

I can connect it to my amp, right? How volume control on Chord Mojo mini will work along with my amp volume control? Also I have read about it durability issues on amazon. https://www.amazon.in/Chord-Electronics-Ultimate-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B016W1X94O/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PGSGCBKYNCJV&keywords=chord+mojo&qid=1572933918&s=electronics&sprefix=chord+mojo,aps,261&sr=1-1#customerReviews

3: Schiit Modi 2 multibit

Schiit - Modi 2 Multibit

Schiit Modi Multibit : Shop for Amps & DACs online at the best prices in India. Choose from Chord, FiiO, Opus Amps & DACs & more at Headphone Zone. Experience your ♫Music♫ with the Best Amps & DACs. Enjoy expert advice from our Headphone Gurus. Avail Free Express Shipping, Cash on Delivery, and EMI.

www.headphonezone.in

Not portable, but if the sound quality is better than the rest, then I will consider this.

4: Schiit Modi 3

Schiit - Modi 3+

Schiit Modi 3+ Desktop DAC: Shop for DACs online at the best prices in India. Choose from Chord Electronics, iFi Audio, Aune Audio DACs & more at Headphone Zone.

www.headphonezone.in

Very much affordable, but if it is best for its price, I can consider this as well.

Thank you.

This in fact is the best option

 

[Mrli17T]

I’m also planning to get a dac around 25K to use it with my iPad. Audiolab mdac has good reputation and dac chip from this is used in mdac mini. I’m assuming it should be good. If anyone is having the dac please share your experience.