[tortugaranger]

My Schiit Bifrost DAC recently developed a problem (USB stopped working) so while it was on its way back to Schiit for repair  I took a flyer on the $300 Dacmagic 100 figuring I need a backup anyway and I was curious what a $300 DAC performed compared to a $600 DAC.

I have to say I'm extremely impressed with the Dacmagic 100 and frankly I'm amazed at the sound quality vs. the value/price point. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Dacmagic 100 to anyone looking for a truly satisfying cheap and cheerful HiFi experience.

In fact when I get the Bifrost back I may just sell it and step up to a Chord. Not that I haven't enjoyed the Bifrost but frankly in the sub $1k price range I think the Dacmagic 100 is pretty tough to beat. Highly recommended.

Cheers,
Morten

[brooklyn]

I actually have been looking for a sub $1k dac for awhile now but I’m not sure which one would be best for me. I did own the
PS Audio DL lll Dac for a couple of years and while it didn’t sound bad, it wasn’t that involving to me.
I’ve sold that and have been dac-less for almost a year now.

I would like to try the Musical Fidelity M1Dac A in my main audio system, I think it might be a good fit but I haven’t made
a purchase at this time. I wouldn’t mind trying the DacMagic for my computer based headphone system though.

Thanks for the info..

[Noseyears]

Thanks for your impressions Morten.

Most of the people praise the Schiit's bifrost to be one of the best sub 1k Dacs. I guess they haven't used the Dacmagic 100. Good find, i will try to arrange a demo soon. 

[Alexdad54]

FWIW I traded from up an Oppo 95 to a Cambridge Audio 752BD which essentially uses the DACMagic in its audio stage and I am very happy with the sound for hi-res files and blu-ray concert playback.
I was never totally happy with the sound of the 95, finding it a bit harsh and strident and when I discovered that the 752BD uses the same chips as my Rega Apollo CDP (albeit with a different implementation) and that it had similar advanced capabilities as in the Oppo 105 (minus the headphone amp), I decided to try it.
It has a great liquid sound on all sources and once I add in the LPS from Oppomod, I hope to improve the sound even more.
Just my 3 cents worth.