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    Ordered DAC

    Based on everyone's recommendation, I've decided to go ahead and get a DAC.

    I wanted something that I could use the optical out from my Macbook Pro and receive digital coax from my DVR. I also wanted to keep it inexpensive. I looked at a bunch of reviews and tried to match my price, connection requirements, and overall review quality.

    What seems to be a very good match for all three is the Beresford TC7520 (I was hoping for under $150 but went for this unit at $279 price instead). http://beresford-dac.com/beresford-tc-7520

    Reviewed here (page 14): http://www.affordableaudio.org/aa2009-06.pdf

    I sure hope this is the cat's meow!
    Tweak City Audio WAF-1, Paradigm PS1000, Jolida FX-10 tube amp, Samsung Blu-ray, Beresford TC-7520 DAC, Apple Airport Express (living room)

    Hawthorne Audio 101515 OB Trio DIY speakers, DIY Bottlehead Stereomour 2A3 amp, DIY 6CL6 SPUD amp, Rythmik 370 OB Plate Amps (in stereo), Beresford TC-7520 DAC, Macbook Pro/iTunes & Decibel FLAC player for Mac, Sony S370 Blu-ray (listening room)

    Other stuff: Usher S-520, JohnBlue JB-3, MiniWatt, Glow Amp One, Nuforce Icon Mobile, Sennheiser HD595
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    Originally posted by InfernoSTi
    Based on everyone's recommendation, I've decided to go ahead and get a DAC.

    I wanted something that I could use the optical out from my Macbook Pro and receive digital coax from my DVR. I also wanted to keep it inexpensive. I looked at a bunch of reviews and tried to match my price, connection requirements, and overall review quality.

    What seems to be a very good match for all three is the Beresford TC7520 (I was hoping for under $150 but went for this unit at $279 price instead). http://beresford-dac.com/beresford-tc-7520

    Reviewed here (page 14): http://www.affordableaudio.org/aa2009-06.pdf


    I sure hope this is the cat's meow!
    Has anyone had the occasion to compare this DAC to the Maverick Audio Tube Magic D1?

    Thanks!
    Randy

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    • #3
      I can't comment on the Maverick Audio Tube Magic D1 as this is my first DAC, but it is a highly noticeable difference than using the headphone out connection.

      The sound stage is much wider and there is a bit of depth that never existed previously. The sound is much clearer (almost light as in not muddy but detailed). The sound is more musical. Again, temper my comments as going from "never had one" to "oh wow, this sounds great!" I have nothing to compare to, so I will love anything that is better.
      Tweak City Audio WAF-1, Paradigm PS1000, Jolida FX-10 tube amp, Samsung Blu-ray, Beresford TC-7520 DAC, Apple Airport Express (living room)

      Hawthorne Audio 101515 OB Trio DIY speakers, DIY Bottlehead Stereomour 2A3 amp, DIY 6CL6 SPUD amp, Rythmik 370 OB Plate Amps (in stereo), Beresford TC-7520 DAC, Macbook Pro/iTunes & Decibel FLAC player for Mac, Sony S370 Blu-ray (listening room)

      Other stuff: Usher S-520, JohnBlue JB-3, MiniWatt, Glow Amp One, Nuforce Icon Mobile, Sennheiser HD595

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      • #4
        Thanks for the comments. I haven't had an external DAC yet, so I bet my experience would be similar...

        Randy

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        • #5
          I see you are in Frisco...I'm your neighbor in McKinney!
          Tweak City Audio WAF-1, Paradigm PS1000, Jolida FX-10 tube amp, Samsung Blu-ray, Beresford TC-7520 DAC, Apple Airport Express (living room)

          Hawthorne Audio 101515 OB Trio DIY speakers, DIY Bottlehead Stereomour 2A3 amp, DIY 6CL6 SPUD amp, Rythmik 370 OB Plate Amps (in stereo), Beresford TC-7520 DAC, Macbook Pro/iTunes & Decibel FLAC player for Mac, Sony S370 Blu-ray (listening room)

          Other stuff: Usher S-520, JohnBlue JB-3, MiniWatt, Glow Amp One, Nuforce Icon Mobile, Sennheiser HD595

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          • #6
            Originally posted by InfernoSTi
            I see you are in Frisco...I'm your neighbor in McKinney!
            Hola! It is always great to meet more local peoples on the board!!!

            Randy

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