Recent content by theaceface

Does anyone have any experience with Beresford DAC's? I have done further digging and it seems very reasonably priced, has the connections I require, also has a decent headphone stage. Based on previous replies, I could add a linear power supply to improve it further.

an upgrade ? what made you choose the M-DAC+?

said do you use a DAC? if so which one?

is precisely why I bought the Neat Iota speakers. I needed small speakers that worked well when wall mounted. I think you are missing my reasons for wanting a DAC in the first place, yes I am curious to see if it improves the sound of my CD player, but this is not the only reason for wanting a...

your link for the DAC didn't work, nice power supply though. i don't fancy a holiday, nice thought though I have used a generic cheap DAC before, yes they do the job but I found the headphone amp to be somewhat lacking. It's like having a certain amount to spend on a car and realising for the...

upgraded my speakers to the Neat Iota which I'm very happy with. The reasons for wanting a DAC are not just to use with my CD player, but to use with digital files and when streaming audio. As far as my CD player is concerned, it may well be over 30 years old but the transport itself is bomb...

I was inclined toward the Audiolab is because I already have my trusty 8000A obviously, I'd prefer to spend less As long as it has at least two optical inputs and USB, I'm good!

to assume then, that the only difference between the Audiolab M-DAC and the M-DAC+ is the he ability to deal with DSD? Internals and other spec has not been changed or upgraded in any way?

I am thinking of adding a DAC to my system to breathe new life into my CD player and use with digital files. I was thinking of the Audiolab M-DAC+ Any other suggestions or input greatly appreciated at around the same price point.

did you like about the rDac? i was thinking of trying one out?

I have no room for floorstanders So it has to be the Neat Iota, also they have to be wall mounted, which I realise is not ideal but they seem to be the most sensible option within my budget, and they get good reviews too.

I would be interested to know what DAC's others are using and what made them choose that particular one?

Is im really attached to my old Technics player, stupid I know lol I fancy the idea of a dac, especially if I'm going to rip CD's to a HDD I was also looking into the possibility of using something like the Audiolab M-One, as it has a built in dac, but not sure if it's much of an upgrade from...

What you are saying about the room, but I don't have any "brightness" issues when playing vinyl As far as cables and burn in, that's another story lol

Well spotted! The Technics was purchased new along with a HK61250 and JBL TLX 12, my first "serious" plunge into the world of HiFi in 1994. The Pink Triangle was added a year later, and the Audiolab was purchased used, a couple of years after that. I still have everything except the HK which...