I've read great things about DACs in the past few weeks. I'm looking to buy one to significantly increase the quality of my DACless system (Harman Kardon HK6250 to DC6Ts) with a budget of around £200. Most my listening comes from my laptop (CDs and MP3s), television and phone.
A DAC like the Cambridge Audio DACMAGIC Plus would therefore be ideal due to its versatility of inputs and outputs. However, based on reviews, its end-product isn't as good as a more niche Meridian Explorer or DragonFly v1.2. Your opinions would be greatly appreciated!
http://www.whathifi.com/cambridge-audio/dacmagic-plus/review (£250 or ex-service £160)
http://www.whathifi.com/audioquest/dragonfly-v12/review (£130)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Meridian-Explorer-2-with-MQA-Silver/dp/B00Q6VQGS2 (Can only find Explorer 2 - £200)
A DAC like the Cambridge Audio DACMAGIC Plus would therefore be ideal due to its versatility of inputs and outputs. However, based on reviews, its end-product isn't as good as a more niche Meridian Explorer or DragonFly v1.2. Your opinions would be greatly appreciated!
http://www.whathifi.com/cambridge-audio/dacmagic-plus/review (£250 or ex-service £160)
http://www.whathifi.com/audioquest/dragonfly-v12/review (£130)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Meridian-Explorer-2-with-MQA-Silver/dp/B00Q6VQGS2 (Can only find Explorer 2 - £200)