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Looking for DAC (less than 300)

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kwillisjr

I'm looking for a DAC (new or used) for under 300 dollars. I just need it to have toslink and / or coax inputs and a set of RCA outputs. I don't need it to function as a pre-amp or headphone amp. Any suggestions?
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Schiit BiFrost Multibit - Used - Charlie8521 05:23:57 07/01/17 (0)
My suggestion is to patiently wait and watch for someone selling a Bifrost Multibit. My impression is that people who have bought such in the past than want to upgrade to a their higher end DACs. I'm in that camp, but I'm keep mine and will add it to my Desktop computer audio system.
Found these. Comments? - kwillisjr 04:04:14 07/01/17 (1)
Prices on these ranged from just under 200 to just over 300. I think I could live with any of them but I don't have enough knowledge of DAC's to know which I should consider and which I should avoid. Any help greatly appreciated.

Meridian Explorer 2 DAC
Schiit Modi Multibit DAC
Adcom GDA-600 DAC
Parasound ZDAC
NAD 1050 DAC
Schiit Bitfrost Uber 4490
Halide Design HD DAC
PS Audio Digital Link III
MHDT Paradisea (with obbligato cap upgrade and Tesla 6cc42)
NAD D 1050 DAC
PS Audio Digital Link II
MSB Link DAC
Music Hall DAC 25.2 tube based DAC

The best definition I've ever heard for wisdom is that it's the insight that comes from genuine first hand experience. (Truman G. Madsen)
- RE: Found these. Comments? - AbeCollins 09:03:24 07/01/17 (0)
  Stay away from the older discontinued models IMHO.
RE: Looking for DAC (less than 300) - AbeCollins 10:33:29 06/30/17 (0)
Are you needing just a 'cheap DAC' maybe for a TV or similar non-audiophile application? If so, there are several for under $100. See link for 'Cheap cheap DACs' below for just a few examples.
Or maybe you want something higher-end but new like a model from Schiit:
modi2 $100 - $250 depending on options:
http://schiit.com/products/modi-2
Bitfrost but that will be $399:
http://schiit.com/products/bifrost
- Cheap cheap DACs (Open in New Window)
Edits: 06/30/17
RE: Looking for DAC (less than 300) - Cut-Throat 10:19:37 06/30/17 (0)
You can find these in your price range, however I would get a new one from here for an extra $99.....

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_063UD301/TEAC-UD-301-Black.html

Reputable seller with a great return policy, if it's not your cup of tea... I own two of them, and Really like them....

Cut-Throat
- https://www.crutchfield.com/p_063UD301/TEAC-UD-301-Black.htm (Open in New Window)

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