Arcam rDac
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The USB input is by far the best way of connecting a pc/laptop,you can improve matters further with a decent lead(I use Chords new lead) and for the ultimate tweak,a better power supply can be fitted,Maplins sell these,as do a few other companies.
For what its worth, WHF has just tested the improved Dacmagic Plus and deemed it an improvement but interestingly still INFERIOR in performance to the R-Dac.
It remains a good choice though with the superior 24/384 upsampler,digital pre and headphone amp which is good value for £350.00.
Regards
Steve
For what its worth, WHF has just tested the improved Dacmagic Plus and deemed it an improvement but interestingly still INFERIOR in performance to the R-Dac.
It remains a good choice though with the superior 24/384 upsampler,digital pre and headphone amp which is good value for £350.00.
Regards
Steve
I bought an rDac and a Dacmagic with the intention of keeping just one. It didn't take long to pick the Dacmagic.
The rdac was OK but even the USB input on the Dacmagic was just plainly a better prouct - even when comparing the USB inputs.
I couldn't believe the Dacmagic was 80 quid cheaper than the Arcam!
The rdac was OK but even the USB input on the Dacmagic was just plainly a better prouct - even when comparing the USB inputs.
I couldn't believe the Dacmagic was 80 quid cheaper than the Arcam!
John James
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Has anyone tried this? I have an rDac which seems fine to me but I have been considering the Teddy Pardo psu to see if it makes a difference.
I borrowed an rDac on dem for a long weekend and compared to a Firestone Spitfire. This is through fairly revealing Arcam A32 into PMC DB1+. The rDac was, on some tracks, more appealing sounding, yet on others it seemed to mask some details and was just overly smooth or veiled. Not ridiculous-turn-that-crap-off in either case, but enough that you'd say they both had their merits. The Spitfire's about £250 and I've kept it for now.
Frustrating that you perhaps need to step nearer the £500 mark to get the next level of performance then. Unless there are any lower cost suggestions?
Frustrating that you perhaps need to step nearer the £500 mark to get the next level of performance then. Unless there are any lower cost suggestions?
Like the Rega Dac, Young Dac and Audiolab dac...
It seems to me that DACs are evolving rapidly with new models sounding better than previous models in rapid succession. Add a power supply here, add a magic metal USB lead there and audio nirvana awaits. The underlying reason is, in my view, that there is a very rapid rise in digital music (of which I am a part) and manufacturers are fighting for share of a growing market. Why spin a disc every time you want to play it? Spin it once, get the bits right then play the file in the future. Anyway I have the RDAC powered by a super teddy regulator and it is very good; no doubt other DACs are better but the STR (on a DIY basis) is a good upgrade. More money will buy better and waiting will get you better, your call.
