Best budget DAC nowadays? | Audio Science Review (ASR) Forum

Jan 30, 2019 · Since then we have had quite a few DAC offerings, from Topping and even JDS. My question is, is it still the best sub 200 U$ DAC on the market? how does it stack against the …

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Which DAC should I buy?

If you need bluetooth you'd need to go up to the D50s. Check out the review index page and set it to show DACs under $200 that are recommended and then take your pick. Schiit Modius for 200 usd looks like the best option. 1. WiiM Pro - Mola Mola Makua - Apollon NCx500+SS2590 - March Audio Sointuva AWG 2. ...

Which DAC is the cheapest?

The Topping D10s is one of the cheapest around, but if you want a remote then you'd need to go up to the E30. If you need bluetooth you'd need to go up to the D50s. Check out the review index page and set it to show DACs under $200 that are recommended and then take your pick. Schiit Modius for 200 usd looks like the best option. 1. ...

How much does a DAC cost?

Cost: zero. Distortion: below audible limits and much lower than the transducers of your headphones, just like any other competently designed DAC. If your phone doesn't have 3.5mm audio output: the Apple dongle for $9. ...

What is the best USB DAC?

I would argue that the best bang for the buck USB DAC is the Tempotec Sonata HD Pro/HIDISZ S8. The Tempotec version is $40 on Amazon. Although a few people have been reporting some issues, I've been using mine in place of a Topping D50S. Works just as well. In fact, just sold my D50S. ...

Where can I buy a DAC / DAC/amp combo?

As such you've opened up a world of possibilities for buying a DAC or DAC/amp combo. You can use the dashboards that @Buster Chestnut linked to as a starting point, which allow you to sort / filter DACs that have been reviewed on ASR based on your criteria. Once you've got your short list one online spot to look at is Apos Audio. ...

Why are there no DAC recommendations from ASR members?

Part of the reason that you may not get a ton of specific DAC recommendations from ASR members is that there are so many that measure really well and are audibly transparent. So it's more up to you to pick something that has the build quality, features, return policy, and aesthetics that you need + fits within your budget. ...