Touch's built-in DAC vs DacMagic 100

[vinhattieu]

CA has released the new, small form-factor DacMagic 100 and I am thinking of upgrading my system with this. However, I am still wondering if the improvement in audio quality is worth the price (the Touch's internal DAC delivers decent sounds and I am not sure if the new DAC makes a big difference). Can anyone help me with this.

[guidof]

CA has released the new, small form-factor DacMagic 100 and I am thinking of upgrading my system with this. However, I am still wondering if the improvement in audio quality is worth the price (the Touch's internal DAC delivers decent sounds and I am not sure if the new DAC makes a big difference). Can anyone help me with this.

I'd suggest borrowing one (or buying one with option to return) and trying it.

Only you know your setup components, your musical tastes, and your preferences for sound quality, so any advice offered by any of us might be of little relevance to your purchasing decision.

Best luck!

Guido F.

[trott3r]

Lo,

At 00:47 17/06/2012, you wrote:

>vinhattieu wrote:
> > CA has released the new, small form-factor DacMagic 100 and I am
> > thinking of upgrading my system with this. However, I am still wondering
> > if the improvement in audio quality is worth the price (the Touch's
> > internal DAC delivers decent sounds and I am not sure if the new DAC
> > makes a big difference). Can anyone help me with this.
>
>I'd suggest borrowing one (or buying one with option to return) and
>trying it.
>
>Only you know your setup components, your musical tastes, and your
>preferences for sound quality, so any advice offered by any of us might
>be of little relevance to your purchasing decision.

Yeah that is a good point although people can mention what sort of music
they like to give an idea how it might suit a buyer.

Martin

Running MorphOS v2.6 (Nov 2010) on PowerPC Mac Mini, Moderator of
MiniDisc,amithlonopen,bwfc Yahoogroups

[vinhattieu]

Thanks, I think I'll try borrowing one and audition it.

[bitstopjoe]

Thanks, I think I'll try borrowing one and audition it.

Just make sure it is broken in!!!! Otherwise you may not hear it at it's bestl!!

[Mardler]

Home audition is crucial. Let us know how you get on.

Other reasonably priced DACs to consider:-
Audiolab M-Dac
Arcam rDAC
CEntrance DACmini CX
Fidelity Audio DAC-150
Rega DAC

More expensive stuff abounds, of course but is it snake oil and diminishing returns?

[stop-spinning]

This list of reasonably priced DACs could go on, but they have gotta be good to sigificantly improve on the SBT DAC... so I will add two more excellent DACs to this list:

Stan Beresfords new Bushmaster DAC
Goldenote DAC-7 (Italian DAC but superb).

[maximum kahuna]

This list of reasonably priced DACs could go on, but they have gotta be good to sigificantly improve on the SBT DAC... so I will add two more excellent DACs to this list:

Stan Beresfords new Bushmaster DAC
Goldenote DAC-7 (Italian DAC but superb).

I'm not a big fan of the SBT DAC. it sounds flat to me. IMHO, most mid priced $200 - $500 dacs will be a noticeable improvement. I'd add Emotiva XDA-1 now discontinued and on sale (or wait for the XDA-2) and the Schiit Bifrost, which is especially sweet sounding.

[ralphpnj]

Goldenote DAC-7 (Italian DAC but superb).

LOL!

Am I missing something or are Italian audio manufacturers not known for making decent DACs?