There seem to be quite a few below the £500 mark available now, a rapidly expanding market it seems. Off the top of my head:
Beresford £140
MF V-DAC
CA Dacmagic
Arcam rDac
MF M1 £400
Rega £500
Here is my question, before I get going with weekends of demoing :
How big is the difference between the bottom and top end of the £150-£500 price range? Yes I know you can't quantify these things, and yes I will audition as many as possible, I am merely looking for people's opinions. Do any of them 'punch above their weight'? Bear in mind that I am looking to spend £300-500 amps and £500-£800 speakers. (possibly second hand)
Beresford £140
MF V-DAC
CA Dacmagic
Arcam rDac
MF M1 £400
Rega £500
Here is my question, before I get going with weekends of demoing :
How big is the difference between the bottom and top end of the £150-£500 price range? Yes I know you can't quantify these things, and yes I will audition as many as possible, I am merely looking for people's opinions. Do any of them 'punch above their weight'? Bear in mind that I am looking to spend £300-500 amps and £500-£800 speakers. (possibly second hand)