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bYtock
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Feb 27, 2018
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I was looking for a DAC with balanced outs...can't find one for under $800. There's your next project massdrop, fill that market gap!
bYtock
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Feb 27, 2018
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bYtockhttp://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=NPDAC9
This is the cheapest DAC with Balanced outputs I can find so far that doesn't also have an amp.
This is the cheapest DAC with Balanced outputs I can find so far that doesn't also have an amp.
Heefty
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Feb 27, 2018
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bYtockBuy the schiit jot balanced DAC module for $150 and install it however you wish.
shimage
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Feb 27, 2018
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bYtockI understand that you would rather save the money instead of paying for a dac+amp when all you need is a dac, but I don't understand why that means you can't spend less than $800 on a dac/amp combo that provides what you're asking for. In any case, this THX amp doesn't seem to be a symmetric balanced design anyway, so I'm not sure why a balanced dac is even desirable here.
Shields
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Feb 28, 2018
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bYtockI recently got the Integra DTC-9.8 for about $200. It retailed for $1600 in 2008, but they go for around $150-400 used online. You can pass it an HDMI, coax, or TOSLINK signal and it will output to 8 balanced XLR outputs using an individual DAC for each. I bought it to use with my JBL LSR305s and it has been phenomenal.
https://hometheaterhifi.com/reviews/receiver-processor/processors/a-secrets-surround-sound-processor-review/
Jimster480
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Mar 1, 2018
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bYtockTopping DX7(s), pretty sure there is an SMSL M9 with balanced output also...
Heefty
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Mar 1, 2018
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Jimster480I never said it was worthwhile. OP just said they don't exist under $800.
bYtock
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Mar 1, 2018
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Jimster480I'm pretty sure the m9 isn't balanced. Also, I understand there are Dac/amps with balanced outputs, but i've had trouble finding just dacs with no amp.
Jimster480
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Mar 1, 2018
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bYtockThe M9 is balanced, I just don't think it has XLR output specifically.
But the DX7 measures so well.... that you might as well get one and use a second Amp too.
That's what I have done.
Or wait for the D50 which is dual ES9038Q2M but I don't think it has balanced output (XLR).
Fayne
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Mar 1, 2018
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bYtockThe TEAC UD-501 or UD-503 should fit your requirements. We just had the UD-501 here recently too.
http://www.teac.com/product/ud-501/ http://www.teac.com/product/ud-503/
http://www.teac.com/product/ud-501/ http://www.teac.com/product/ud-503/
rajapruk
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Mar 30, 2018
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posposAES3-input would be very welcome, yes.
And focus on measured performance, to match this "objectivist" amp. No extra bells-and-whistles please. Just raw performance!
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