B BigH Well-known member Dec 29, 2012 115 7 18,595 Visit site Jan 1, 2013 #1 Does anyone know about the Cambridge DacMagic is it still worth buying, I sawa reviews but it was a few years old, was thinking about adding the Rega DAC but then saw some rec. for the Cambridge, anyone use it?
Does anyone know about the Cambridge DacMagic is it still worth buying, I sawa reviews but it was a few years old, was thinking about adding the Rega DAC but then saw some rec. for the Cambridge, anyone use it?
plastic penguin Well-known member Apr 28, 2008 6,180 2,865 33,570 Visit site Jan 1, 2013 #2 Purchased one second hand last year and used the Arcam as transport. It was hidiously clinical compared to the Arcam on its own steam.
Purchased one second hand last year and used the Arcam as transport. It was hidiously clinical compared to the Arcam on its own steam.
S stevebrock New member Nov 13, 2009 183 0 0 Visit site Jan 1, 2013 #3 Rega DAC more analogue/smoother sounding!
B BigH Well-known member Dec 29, 2012 115 7 18,595 Visit site Jan 1, 2013 #4 Thanks for that, clinical does not sound good to me, prefer a warmer sound.
I ISAC69 New member Mar 13, 2012 73 0 0 Visit site Jan 1, 2013 #5 Hi Checked the Cambridge Audio DacMagic as well very nice build and functuions but the sound is too bright , not focused and the lack of bass is obvious .
Hi Checked the Cambridge Audio DacMagic as well very nice build and functuions but the sound is too bright , not focused and the lack of bass is obvious .
A Anonymous Guest Jan 1, 2013 #6 Found the same; too forward/bright. Firestone Audio Spitfire MkII DAC is a great alternative as would the Arcam rDAC.
Found the same; too forward/bright. Firestone Audio Spitfire MkII DAC is a great alternative as would the Arcam rDAC.
B BigH Well-known member Dec 29, 2012 115 7 18,595 Visit site Jan 1, 2013 #7 OK many thanks, anyone know about the Arcam rDAC?
plastic penguin Well-known member Apr 28, 2008 6,180 2,865 33,570 Visit site Jan 1, 2013 #8 If you visit a local Richer Sounds you can compare both.