Hello everyone.
I am on the lookout to replace my Creative EMU 0204 DAC with something better but around $200.
I posted an ad in wanted section but havent got any offers in the price range
so finally have decided to try and harrow some poor soul to get me a DAC from US.
Now i need help and suggestions as it will be a blind buy.
My requirement is only of a DAC, I dont need a Headphone amp.
It needs to have USB input and specifically USB type B.
And it needs to be better than my current DAC.
There are a lot of options and when you also look at the various chips and Chinese brands available the options seem endless.
So i am confused. I am not fixed on any particular brand or chip so please go ahead and suggest what you all think will be best.
Right now the ones I have looked at are:
Schiit Modi
ODAC
Aune T1 tube based/rolling possible
Valab NOS
Maverick Audio
Or a dac from Hifimediy or Hifinow based on Sabre 9018 or the AKM 4399
I dont know which one is the best DAC to buy in and around my budget so please give some opinions.
If you think of any outside of these above also please mention.
Also, whatever i have read about the ODAC, it seems really impressive but all the versions seem to have Mini-usb.
If someone knows a version which accepts usb type B as input please let me know.
Thanks for looking and any input will be helpful as i am quite confused.
I am on the lookout to replace my Creative EMU 0204 DAC with something better but around $200.
I posted an ad in wanted section but havent got any offers in the price range
so finally have decided to try and harrow some poor soul to get me a DAC from US.
Now i need help and suggestions as it will be a blind buy.
My requirement is only of a DAC, I dont need a Headphone amp.
It needs to have USB input and specifically USB type B.
And it needs to be better than my current DAC.
There are a lot of options and when you also look at the various chips and Chinese brands available the options seem endless.
So i am confused. I am not fixed on any particular brand or chip so please go ahead and suggest what you all think will be best.
Right now the ones I have looked at are:
Schiit Modi
ODAC
Aune T1 tube based/rolling possible
Valab NOS
Maverick Audio
Or a dac from Hifimediy or Hifinow based on Sabre 9018 or the AKM 4399
I dont know which one is the best DAC to buy in and around my budget so please give some opinions.
If you think of any outside of these above also please mention.
Also, whatever i have read about the ODAC, it seems really impressive but all the versions seem to have Mini-usb.
If someone knows a version which accepts usb type B as input please let me know.
Thanks for looking and any input will be helpful as i am quite confused.