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Offline RnR

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WTB: Dac
« 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!

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Re: WTB: Dac
« Reply #2 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.

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Re: WTB: Dac
« Reply #3 on: August 16, 2016, 06:50:44 PM »
Or there might be an option between $80 and $40,000.    >:D

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Re: WTB: Dac
« Reply #4 on: August 16, 2016, 07:34:47 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.

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Re: WTB: Dac
« Reply #5 on: August 17, 2016, 06:54:59 AM »
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.
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Re: WTB: Dac
« Reply #6 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.

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Re: WTB: Dac
« Reply #7 on: August 17, 2016, 10:24:24 AM »
What is the budget?
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Re: WTB: Dac
« Reply #8 on: August 17, 2016, 10:38:19 AM »
Have an Audioquest Dragonfly for sale if int.

bearjew

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Re: WTB: Dac
« Reply #9 on: August 17, 2016, 12:38:05 PM »
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.

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Re: WTB: Dac
« Reply #10 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

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Re: WTB: Dac
« Reply #11 on: August 18, 2016, 07:55:51 AM »
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.

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Re: WTB: Dac
« Reply #12 on: August 19, 2016, 01:39:51 PM »
Have an Audioquest Dragonfly for sale if int.

Pepe,

Cool I'm interested. PM me

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Re: WTB: Dac
« Reply #13 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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