DAC upgrade, £800 budget

[Genny]

hello, i'm running a matrix quattro & genelec 8030A setup and i feel like its the time to upgrade.

£800 budget, and i'd definitely prefer if it was black.

 

[philpot1001]

I think at that price point, the most highly regarded DAC is probably the Audiolab MDAC. But you might want to try a few out and listen to some before you buy.

 

[ID.]

I was going to say the Benchmark, but it is above your budget, especially if you go high enough up the range to use it as a remote controlled preamp. In the UK I'd have to agree that the M-DAC would be the prime candidate.

Personally I use an Pioneer U-05, but I'm not in the UK and the pricing differences would probably make the M-DAC the better proposition for you.

 

[Frank Harvey]

An ex demo Chord Qute EX is worth considering.

 

[philpot1001]

I was going to say the Benchmark, but it is above your budget, especially if you go high enough up the range to use it as a remote controlled preamp. In the UK I'd have to agree that the M-DAC would be the prime candidate.

Personally I use an Pioneer U-05, but I'm not in the UK and the pricing differences would probably make the M-DAC the better proposition for you.

I have to say i prefer the look of the Pioneer U-05, really classy looking bit of kit, also gets great reviews, so worth auditioning - especially if you use headphones! Seen it in UK shops for £650 now so pretty close to the M-DAC in terms of price.

 

[Andrewjvt]

If you can demo a hegel h25.
Having recently upgraded my amp to hegel i cant say enough good things about them. Its all about sound quality. Id also look at chord dacs as Dave at frank harvey mentioned

 

[Vladimir]

Upgrade which features specifically?

 

[Al ears]

For that budget, or to be more accurate £100 less, I'd certainly add the new Musical Fidelity MX DAC to your list.

 

[hybridauth_Google_101104479082321169230]

hello, i'm running a matrix quattro & genelec 8030A setup and i feel like its the time to upgrade.

£800 budget, and i'd definitely prefer if it was black.

Do check out Chord Hugo @ £399.

I have a genelec 8010 pair with F one sub, i have decided to go for Chord Hugo.

 

[chebby]

Do check out Chord Hugo @ £399.

Can you provide a link to where I can buy a Chord Hugo for £399 ?

Thanks

 

[Vladimir]

Do check out Chord Hugo @ £399.

Can you provide a link to where I can buy a Chord Hugo for £399 ?

Thanks

He probably meant the Mojo.

 

[Superaintit]

Nad c510 dac/pre is the best I have heard for a very reasonable price. I got mine for 900.