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Title: WTB: Dac
Post by: RnR on August 16, 2016, 02:04:50 PM: Hey guys,

I'm helping my brother put together a system. He does a lot of streaming so I'm looking for a decent DAC. If anyone see's one for sale or has one they aren't using please let me know. Thanks!
Title: Re: WTB: Dac
Post by: RuralTom on August 16, 2016, 03:34:44 PM: Good deal on a solid unit:

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/da-converters-benchmark-dac1-non-usb-2016-08-04-digital-70002-metairie-la (https://www.audiogon.com/listings/da-converters-benchmark-dac1-non-usb-2016-08-04-digital-70002-metairie-la)
Title: Re: WTB: Dac
Post by: bearjew on August 16, 2016, 04:14:07 PM: PBJ is running the Schiit Modi which can be had b-stock for like 80 bucks. Not a lot of features, but it's a fantastic little bugger. Or you can go big or go home with Antelope Audio's Rubicon for 40k.
Title: Re: WTB: Dac
Post by: Sir Thrift-a-Lot on August 16, 2016, 06:50:44 PM: Or there might be an option between $80 and $40,000. >:D
Title: Re: WTB: Dac
Post by: bearjew on August 16, 2016, 07:34:47 PM: Quote from: Sir Thrift-a-Lot on August 16, 2016, 06:50:44 PM
Or there might be an option between $80 and $40,000. >:D

Don't even know what you're talking about haha

Seriously though, I know Jim Pittsburgh loves his Schiit Bifrost too, which I too think is an awesome DAC. I think they're only about tree fiddy new.
Title: Re: WTB: Dac
Post by: RuralTom on August 17, 2016, 06:54:59 AM: Quote from: bearjew on August 16, 2016, 07:34:47 PM
Quote from: Sir Thrift-a-Lot on August 16, 2016, 06:50:44 PM
Or there might be an option between $80 and $40,000. >:D

Don't even know what you're talking about haha

Seriously though, I know Jim Pittsburgh loves his Schiit Bifrost too, which I too think is an awesome DAC. I think they're only about tree fiddy new.

Been running a the multibit Bifrost since last fall, nice unit.
Title: Re: WTB: Dac
Post by: RnR on August 17, 2016, 10:21:58 AM: Nice suggestions thanks,

I'll keep my eyes pealed for a used one, and if not maybe a retailer will be blowing them out soon.
Title: Re: WTB: Dac
Post by: StephenWVU on August 17, 2016, 10:24:24 AM: What is the budget?
Title: Re: WTB: Dac
Post by: OldiesButGoodies on August 17, 2016, 10:38:19 AM: Have an Audioquest Dragonfly for sale if int.
Title: Re: WTB: Dac
Post by: bearjew on August 17, 2016, 12:38:05 PM: Quote from: OldiesButGoodies on August 17, 2016, 10:38:19 AM
Have an Audioquest Dragonfly for sale if int.

also not a bad device. personally I don't like the format of it being a USB dongle, but that's just me.
Title: Re: WTB: Dac
Post by: OldiesButGoodies on August 17, 2016, 07:14:56 PM: When you are using it w your laptop inside a plane on a 15 hour flight to India, it is a blessing. :D
Title: Re: WTB: Dac
Post by: bearjew on August 18, 2016, 07:55:51 AM: Quote from: OldiesButGoodies on August 17, 2016, 07:14:56 PM
When you are using it w your laptop inside a plane on a 15 hour flight to India, it is a blessing. :D

For mobility, I have no doubt that it's awesome.
Title: Re: WTB: Dac
Post by: RnR on August 19, 2016, 01:39:51 PM: Quote from: OldiesButGoodies on August 17, 2016, 10:38:19 AM
Have an Audioquest Dragonfly for sale if int.

Pepe,

Cool I'm interested. PM me
Title: Re: WTB: Dac
Post by: Magnaryder on August 25, 2016, 07:25:37 PM: Personally I like the Yggdrasil but the Modi is now multi-bit $250. Give that a look Steve. I used a Modi in TheOfficeRig(tm) until it got nuked. Nice stuff from Schiit and works waay above price point.

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