[siava1018]

So i finally ordered a new amp(hifimediy T1) and a Dodd buffer. Now i need a real dac to replace my uca 202. 

It needs to have USB or optical and run on 12 or 24vdc.  Id like to spend under $200 the cheaper the better.

[I.Greyhound Fan]

Look at these-

MCM clone of the Beresford 7510-

http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/MCM-CUSTOM-AUDIO-50-7774---TC-7510-/50-7774

Fiio-D3

http://hifiduino.wordpress.com/2011/06/23/inside-fiio-d3/

http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=fiio+d3&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=7764681488&ref=pd_sl_4j0zgtysrg_e

Also consider the Fiio-D5 which has USB input but does not do 192K, only 96K

[Tubo]

I have an ART DI/O plus Stancor power supply for $75 on Audiogon:

http://cgi.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/mypage.pl?dgtlconv&1322085382&show&class&4&zzTubo&zzer6n2u7pIQpyY&

[srb]

Fiio-D3

Also consider the Fiio-D5 which has USB input but does not do 192K, only 96K

The Fiio D5 runs on USB bus power, however the Fiio D3 requires a 5VDC supply so some type of voltage regulator or other circuitry will need to be incorporated.
 
Steve

[HAL]

A Musiland Monitor 01US is $90 on Ebay.  They are USB powered and asynchronous. They support up to 24/192KHz.

[Noseyears]

A Musiland Monitor 01US is $90 on Ebay.  They are USB powered and asynchronous. They support up to 24/192KHz.

Good deal. Is a must have for that price.
Go for it!

[siava1018]

do i need to use the drivers for the musiland? I have OSX

[JohnR]

I believe the musiland is windows-only. Also, it's not a DAC.

[siava1018]

If its not a dac then what is it?

[JohnR]

My mistake - the 01 US is a DAC, the 01 USD is a USB-SPDIF convertor.

[jtwrace]

Wonder how good they sound.  HAL?

[siava1018]

Does anyone have any experience with the Filo D3?  Im thinking about getting it just for now and save up for a better dac.

[HAL]

Jason,
The Monitor 01US sounds very good indeed.    

Not sure about MAC OSX, I am a Windows guy.  Works fine with Win 7 and their driver.

[I.Greyhound Fan]

I would take the MCM DAC over the Fiio just based on the reviews of the Beresford TC-7510 DAC.  The MCM is an exact copy with the same components.  I think that you will get more milage out of it.

[TONEPUB]

Ive got an original Music Streamer +...

Only does 16/44, but it's yours for $100 if you want it.  Brand new in box.  That will include shipping and PayPal fees.

PM if interested...

[I.Greyhound Fan]

Here are some other DAC's to consider-


http://www.hllyhifi.com/dac-c-1.html

[groovybassist]

I've got a very gently used Music Streamer II+ I'd be willing to part with for $200. Just bought the EE Minimax DAC Plus.

Mike

[Gopher]

A buddy offered to sell me an UltraFi iRoc for $200 today.  I think that would be outstanding in your price range.  Drop me a PM if you want his email.